Introduction

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a voluntary compliance and security program, based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE framework, to secure and facilitate global trade.

AEO Program identifies traders as trusted, enabling Customs to facilitate faster movement of legitimate trade.

UAEO is the national AEO Program of United Arab Emirates (UAE), addressing security and compliance for all Customs procedures.

Any active actor in the UAE supply chain that meets the program’s eligibility criteria can qualify for AEO status.