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We deal with your customs challenges, so you don't have to.
UK CUSTOMS CONSULTANCY
Your customs position is either working for your business. Or it's costing you.
Compliance means HMRC is satisfied. Optimisation means your business is. Most UK importers, exporters and manufacturers achieve the first, and never think to pursue the second. That's where we work.
SOME OF OUR SERVICES
THE READYSET DIFFERENCE
Not a report. Not a checklist. A specialist who stays until it's done.
We know you don't want a 50 page document full of theory. You want your goods to clear faster, your duty bill to be lower, and HMRC to have nothing to find. That's what we deliver.
When you work with Readyset, you work with a team that learns your products, your supply chain and your specific risk profile, and stays alongside you to make sure the changes we recommend are actually implemented.
Industries we work with
Our clients are importers, exporters, manufacturers and distributors across the UK. If your goods cross UK borders, regardless of sector, size or trade volume, we can help.
A personal approach to global trade
A clothing importer has different challenges than a chemical manufacturer or a tech firm. We take the time to learn your business and your supply chain, not to give you a list of rules, but to show you how to follow them in a way that actually fits your operations.
We give every client the focused attention that large consultancies simply cannot offer.
We work with businesses across the UK: from London, Birmingham and Manchester to Leeds, Felixstowe and Southampton. Edinburgh to Belfast. Wherever you are.
FREE RESOURCE
Not sure where your customs gaps are?
Download one of our free readiness guides, covering AEO certification, Inward Processing Relief, Temporary Admission and more. Built on HMRC's own criteria so you know exactly where you stand.
Let’s make something happen
Book a free consultation session. We'll map out your international trade and customs position, identify the opportunities, and give you a straight answer. No commitment, no jargon.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, we work with importers, exporters and manufacturers nationwide. Our clients include businesses operating through Felixstowe, Southampton and Liverpool, and companies based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Belfast. If your goods cross UK borders, we can help, wherever you are in the UK.
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A freight forwarder moves your goods through customs. A customs consultant manages your customs position, ensuring your declarations are accurate, your duty liability is optimised, and your business is protected from HMRC scrutiny. Most businesses need both, but they serve entirely different functions. Your freight forwarder is not responsible for errors in your declarations, you are.
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Yes. Forwarders move the goods, but they aren't tax advisors. You are legally responsible for the data they submit. We make sure that data is correct.
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It varies depending on your trade activity and how your customs is currently managed. Most businesses we review have identifiable opportunities, whether that's unclaimed duty relief, commodity code inaccuracies, or compliance gaps that carry financial risk. We tell you what we find, honestly.
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Never. In fact, small businesses are often the most at risk because they don't have the spare cash to pay for unexpected HMRC bills.
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We perform a full audit of your past shipments to see if you have missed out on relief schemes or used incorrect codes that led to overpayment.
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HMRC will review your customs declarations against your commercial records, checking commodity codes, valuations, duty payments and compliance procedures. Audits can cover up to four years of declarations. We prepare your team and your documentation in advance, join the audit process alongside you, and manage any follow up queries directly with HMRC.
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Yes, we offer practical training for your team so they can handle daily customs tasks with confidence.