Direct Representation letter (power of attorney) for Exports

Hi everyone, does a customs agent need a Direct Representation letter (power of attorney) from the exporter to be in place also for exports? If so why and could anyone share an official link stating that an agent would need such document in place also for exports. By official i mean HMRC/GOV.UK or BIFA

Yes when appointing a customs agent a letter of authority must be in place between the principal and the agent. No distinction in the legislation is made between whether this is for import or export purposes. The provision to use and appoint a customs agent is set down down th the legislation here: www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1248/part/8 specifically sections 80~83 No reference is made to Power of Attorney in UK legislation however some customs agents use this term in relation to the written agreement/ appointment of the customs agent. The authorisation can be to appoint the agent on either a direct or indirect capacity Guidance on appointing a representative is here www.gov.uk/guidance/appoint-someone-to-deal-with-customs-on-your-behalf There are further embedded links to additional information.

To add there is further legislation here: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/22/section/21

Hi,
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