We have a variety of different services available to a large range of countries. Our services offer simplicity to our clients, as they are easy to use and they can trust us to assist them in any capacity along the process.
If you export goods outside of the EU, you need an export document. We draw up your export declarations and ensure that these documents are correctly processed in the Export Control System (ECS). This prevents any additional tax assessments.
What we do for you
- If you give us your invoice ahead of time, we will resolve any uncertainties.
- We ensure a correct digital declaration.
- If your shipment is inspected by Customs, we take care of everything and minimize delays.
- We register your container in the Port Community Systems of Rotterdam and Amsterdam (Portbase) and Antwerp (APCS).
- We deregister your shipment in ECS.
You need an import document if you import goods from outside the EU into the EU. We draw up your import declaration and ensure it is processed correctly in the Export Control System (ECS), to prevent any additional tax assessments.
What we do for you?
- If you give us your invoice ahead of time, we resolve any uncertainties.
- We ensure a correct digital declaration.
- If your shipment is inspected by customs, we take care of everything and minimize delays.
- SGS Maco pays the taxes on your behalf.
The TransitNet network enables you to open transit documents covered by SGS’ guarantees in 25 European countries, including Ireland, the UK, France and the Netherlands. SGS is an approved Authorised Consignor in these countries and many more offering approved clients the ability to submit transits under the simplified procedure.
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We act as your fiscal representative, so that you don’t need to pay import tax when you import goods into the EU. This rule applies to imports into the Netherlands and Belgium for the distribution to all EU countries. We ensure that all your processes are compliant with customs regulations. If you are involved in B2B trade, you don’t even need an individual VAT registration. As your fiscal representative, we take care of the payment of your import duties.
Our tax-related solutions
We offer support through various tax-related solutions:
Our solutions can also be used for both B2B and B2C trade. As we want to offer you the best possible service, we need a few details. Please complete this questionnaire and e-mail it to our Customer Service department at nl.maco.customer@sgs.com. You will receive a reply from our expert as soon as possible. If you have any questions, our VAT expert will be happy to answer them.
Maco Customs Connect (MCC) is our dedicated e-customs software that enables efficient processing of your customs declarations. This software was developed by customs experts with more than 60 years of experience. These experts offer support in the use of MCC and provide advice for preparing declarations and applying for authorizations. And, if needed, we work together with you to develop innovative concepts that match your customs challenges.
How does it work?
MCC is an advanced web application that is flexible and user-friendly. This software has been developed to quickly and easily prepare customs declarations. MCC supports declarations for import, export, and storage (AGS declarations system), customs transit (NCTS), and excise movement (EMCS). You can now only use this software for declarations in the Netherlands, but we are currently working to expand this software for applications in Belgium.
If you trade or transport goods that are subject to excise duties within the EU, you have to take the provisions set for excise duties into account. We prepare your excise duty returns and ensure that all the administration is processed correctly. Our unique excise duty application automates the entire process, saving you money and allowing you to easily expand your business to other countries.
What we do for you
- You give us an overview of your products and flow of goods, and we advise you about the processes related to excise duties.
- We act as your representative for matters related to excise duty.
- We keep digital stock records of your movement of goods.
- We promptly make an excise duty declaration to pay the levies due.
- If you choose to manage your own excise authorization, we’ll assist you with the application and organization of the required administration.
- If you want to make your administration even more efficient, we have software applications that automate your stock management and accompanying documents.
International trade is becoming increasingly complex, and customs legislation and regulations are constantly changing. With the growing pressure on businesses to be compliant, smart customs solutions are a priority.
Customs compliant
International trade is becoming increasingly complex, and customs legislation and regulations are constantly changing. With the growing pressure on businesses to be compliant, smart customs solutions are a priority.
Consultancy experts
We use our extensive professional knowledge to ensure that procedures comply with legislation and regulations, rules, import and export requirements, and advise you on your operational activities. If you need advice related to applying for authorizations, new legislation and regulations, or optimizing your software solutions, then our consultants are happy to help.
We offer a comprehensive service for preparing certificates of origin and take care of everything from drawing up a EUR1 Certificate of Origin to the legalization of the documents by the embassy. Having the correct documents ensures that your goods enter the country of destination without any problems and that your client does not need to pay any unnecessary import duties. Certificates of origin are processed and issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
Drawing up certificates of origin
We offer two different services for certificates of origin:
- You send us all the necessary documents, after which our specialists will take care of the complete application process for the certificates of origin at the Chamber of Commerce.
- You can create your own certificates of origin based on your experience using our software. SGS Maco then only takes care of the automatic data communication with the Chamber of Commerce, prints the certificate of origin, and sends it to you.
Together with several major exporters to the UK we developed a Brexit Package. This package contains an extensive number of services that help you to manage Brexit.
- We will analyse your current trade with the UK and advise you on which customs obligations will apply to you.
- We provide customs training specifically for trade with the UK.
- We take care of all the necessary registrations with customs and tax authorities in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
- Our consultants provide advice on how to draw up customs declarations. This can be done in several ways: semi-automated, automated, manually in-house, or outsourced.
- Our free Brexit Help Desk is ready to answer all your questions about trade with the UK.
