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Ongoing Retained Advisory

Customs and trade regulations are evolving rapidly. Post-Brexit requirements, compliance obligations and customs digitalisation are reshaping global trade. Our Ongoing Retained Advisory Service gives you continuous, expert support so you can stay compliant, competitive, and confident.  

Ongoing advisory involves creating a deep understanding of how you trade – and that means undertaking a deep dive of your customs declarations. We can help you access your CDS data, now available for free from HMRC. Our analysis will not only help you improve your compliance, but also help you better prepare for any policy changes. 

From strategic compliance planning to day-to-day troubleshooting, we become an extension of your team. Stay compliant, avoid delays, and make informed trade decisions.  

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How does it work?

Our Ongoing Retained Advisory service that gives your business direct access to customs and trade experts whenever you need them.

Your consultant will work proactively with you to identify regulatory risks and provide tailored support to keep your operations running smoothly.

With regular calls and monthly reports our flexible bank-of-hours, in a retainer model, ensures you always have expert guidance.

What you’ll receive

  • Access to customs and trade experts  
  • Proactive regulatory updates and risk alerts   
  • Regular calls and monthly reports  
  • Priority support with a flexible bank of hours   

Which companies will benefit from using our Ongoing Retained Advisory services?

Whatever your role is in international trade, our advisory services are invaluable across all areas of customs compliance. Our advisory services are particularly useful in the following industry sectors:

Food and drink
Manufacturing
Retail
Logistics
Technology
Distributors

FAQs

The monthly retainer or bank-of-hours gives you flexible, prioritised access to advisory support. This includes consultations, regulatory briefings, reports, and the ability to draw on specialist expertise as needed. The model ensures predictable costs and faster response times compared to pay-as-you-go services.

Unlike a traditional helpdesk, "Your Trade Partner" offers a proactive, partnership-based approach. The service is designed to anticipate issues before they arise and provide strategic insights, not just reactive solutions.

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