Direct Representation Authority Form

HM Revenue & Customs require RST Direct Limited (the declarant) to hold a written authority from you (the trader), to act on your behalf as a 'Direct Representative' with regards to all Import and/or Export declarations we complete on your behalf or subcontract to another customs broker agent of our choice if required.

In order to satisfy this requirement, we would appreciate if you would kindly complete and return a scanned copy of the form 'Authority for a Customs Clearance Agent to act as a Direct Representative' we have attached.

The form 'Authority for a Customs Clearance Agent to act as a Direct Representative' must be printed on your company headed paper.

The person signing MUST be a Company Director as RST Direct Limited requires the correct authority to sign on behalf of the importer or exporter.

Many Thanks in advance for your kind assistance.

Yours Sincerely
Imports Team
For and on behalf of RST Direct Limited

Explanation of Direct Representation

In case of direct representation, declarations are made by the customs representative in the name and on behalf of the represented party. In most cases, this will be the importer.

In this case, the customs representative is not the declarant. From a legal point of view, the client is the declaring party, and he is responsible for meeting its legal customs obligations.

The customs representative's role in this case is providing professional services related to the execution of customs procedures. The client remains solely liable for its acts and accuracy of any information provided on the customs declarations, keeping records and payment of any Customs Duty or VAT.

In all and any dealings with HMRC for and on behalf of the Customer and/or Owner, the company is deemed to be appointed, and acts as, Direct Representative only.