Economic operators can apply for authorisation for an AEO status to enjoy specific benefits in their customs operations in the EU.
There are two types of status:
- Authorised Economic Operators for Customs Simplification (AEOC) providing customs simplifications, in accordance with the EU provisions
- Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety (AEOS) providing security and safety facilities
An economic operator can hold both statuses (authorisations).