Customs Audit: GCC Customs Compliance & Duty Optimization Services

Secure Your Supply Chain with Strategic Customs Audit & Advisory

Mitigate regulatory risks and optimize duty payments under the GCC Common Customs Law. G12 validates your import/export declarations, HS Code classifications, and valuation methodologies to prevent penalties during Post-Clearance Audits.

Navigating UAE Customs Regulations

The Critical Importance of Post-Clearance Compliance

International trade in the UAE is governed by strict regulatory frameworks. While goods may clear the border quickly, the UAE Federal Customs Authority and local customs departments conduct rigorous Post-Clearance Audits (PCA) years after the transaction. These audits verify the accuracy of declarations, customs valuation, and origin certificates.
G12 acts as your defense line against regulatory non-compliance. We review your supply chain documentation to ensure alignment with the GCC Common Customs Law. Errors in HS Code classification or incorrect application of Incoterms can lead to severe financial penalties, retroactive duty demands, and suspension of import codes. Our technical advisors analyze your historical data to rectify discrepancies before the authorities intervene.

Our Customs Audit Services

Comprehensive Trade Compliance Solutions

We structure our customs advisory into four specialized disciplines to address specific supply chain risks and financial opportunities.

1. Customs Registration

Legally moving goods across UAE borders requires a valid Customs Code linked to your trade license. G12 manages the registration process with Dubai Customs, Abu Dhabi Customs, and other emirate authorities. We ensure your corporate structure is correctly reflected in the customs system, enabling the immediate commencement of trade activities.

2. Customs Health Check

G12 conducts detailed mock audits mimicking the methodology of federal inspectors. We scrutinize your past declarations, invoices, and shipping documents to identify risks such as undervaluation or misclassification of goods. This proactive diagnosis allows businesses to voluntarily disclose errors and correct processes, significantly reducing the risk of fines during an official FCA Audit.

3. Customs Refund Assistance

Importers often overpay duties due to administrative errors or unfinalized deposit claims. G12 assists businesses in recovering these funds. We manage the complex documentation required to claim refunds on re-exported goods, cash deposits for temporary admission, or duplicate duty payments. Our team liaises directly with customs officials to expedite the release of your capital.

4. Customs Exemption Advisory

The UAE offers duty exemptions for industrial inputs and goods originating from GAFTA or GCC countries. G12 advises manufacturers and traders on utilizing these exemptions to lower landed costs. We validate your eligibility for Industrial Duty Exemptions and ensure your Certificates of Origin meet specific treaty requirements to qualify for zero-rated customs duties.

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Strategic Value of Customs Compliance

Why Trade Audits are Business Critical

Neglecting customs obligations creates hidden liabilities that threaten profit margins and operational continuity.

Penalty Prevention: Incorrect HS Codes can trigger fines ranging from 100% to 200% of the duty value.
Valuation Accuracy: Ensuring Related Party Transactions and assists (like royalties or tooling costs) are correctly included in the Customs Value prevents accusations of undervaluation.
Supply Chain Speed: Companies with a clean compliance record face fewer physical inspections and hold-ups at the border.
Audit Defense: A documented audit trail provides the necessary evidence to defend your tax position during regulatory inquiries.

Why Choose G12 for Customs Advisory?

Technical Expertise in GCC Trade Laws

G12 provides specialized knowledge that goes beyond general accounting. We understand the operational realities of logistics and the legal intricacies of the UAE customs tariff.

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Trade Compliance

G12 delivers accredited Audit, Tax, and Customs advisory services across the UAE and GCC.
We secure financial integrity through strict regulatory compliance and data-driven strategic planning