Customs
Doing business in the EU can be complex. To make sure your business will not suffer from any issues concerning customs, you can rely on TCL.
TCL still has its dedicated in house customs department. They are experienced in the complex regulations and formalities and know the details of EU customs.
We have been AEO certified since 2009 by the Belgian Customs Authorities.
Fiscal representation
TCL can operate as your fiscal representative. This means that we – as a tax-registered company – can act as your company’s local representative. You can benefit from the same VAT (Value Added Tax) advantages as those enjoyed by EU companies.
No VAT pre financing
One of the most important advantages of fiscal representation is that you will have full VAT compliance and participate in EU VAT-deferral schemes. Your cargo, for any EU destination, will be cleared through customs by TCL upon arrival in Antwerp. This means you do not have to pre-finance local VAT, representing an average of 20% of the CIF-value for most of the commodities.
VAT-deferral is a unique service we can offer as a Belgian company.
The system of VAT-deferral is possible for all goods that are transferred immediately to their destination, but also for goods that are temporarily stored in our bonded warehouses.
Easy set-up as a non-eu company
When we act as your fiscal representation, you will not have to create a legal entity in the EU. This makes your set-up as a non-EU-company very easy. After import formalities with fiscal representation, your transactions will be treated as any normal transaction between parties in the EU.
No bureaucracy
Avoid intricate formalities and endless bureaucracy, language issues or the risk of high penalties of Tax authorities. TCL takes care of everything, no language issues. You can concentrate on your core business: selling your products. TCL will take care of correct declaration and all necessary formalities (including Intrastat declaration).
Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC)
Food and drug administrations allow phyto- and sanitary inspections at TCL premises.
Excise goods
Our warehouses are also suitable for excise subject commodities like beer, wine, etc.
At the heart of Europe
The port of Antwerp has a unique inland position and offers the perfect gateway to all countries in Europe. Did you know 60% of the European buying power is located in a range of 500 km from Antwerp? This makes our port attractive with major importers to position their European distribution centre.
Our other services
Logistics
Our warehouses are the central hub of our tailor-made solutions. Located in the port of Antwerp an ideal gateway to get access to Europe.
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Forwarding
Worldwide shipping and forwarding, all means of transport. Our global network offers a solution for any shipment from anywhere to anywhere.
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Transport
Through its sister company, Transport TH. Wouters, TCL takes care of all road transportation services in Europe as such, or integrated in a multimodal project.
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Value added Services
You can count on us for a series of value added services: repacking, assembling, repairing, yarn cutting, ISPM 15 treatment, container lining, bulking, … contact us for your case.
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Customs
We have a dedicated custom brokerage department, and are licensed to act as your fiscal representation for import and export shipments. In that way, you can enjoy all advantages any European company has.
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Consultancy
We make sure your import/export runs smoothly and hassle-free. TCL will examine the best possible document and cargo flow, assuring that implemented duties and taxes are correct, without risk of unexpected hiccup.
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