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On January 1st 2021 a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom has gone into effect, which will alter the way goods can be imported into the United Kingdom from the European Union and vice versa. The changes outlined below pertain to the import of goods using preferential rates.

Customs Support, the independent and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisition of First Class Zollservice. Custom Support aims to be the best digital and neutral customs broker in Europe. This acquisition will strengthen our presence across Europe.

Customs Support, the neutral and dynamic partner for customs matters in Europe, announces the acquisitions of Verex Customs Services. Customs Support aims to be the leading digital and neutral customs broker in Europe. This acquisition strengthens our service portfolio and presence in The Netherlands. 

One thing that will not change after Brexit is the need for a MRN. Both the Customs Authorities in the European Union and the Customs Authority in the United Kingdom will keep issuing MRN’s. So, what is an MRN?  

When goods are bought or sold "Ex Works" (EXW) it means that the Seller is making the goods available at their factory or warehouse. The buyer is then free to come and pick up the goods. Ex Works places full responsibility for cost and risk with the buyer, as the buyer has to arrange everything.

If we compare the customs brokerage industry with the financial industry, it is behind when it comes to digital transformation. Our industry is a very traditional one.

Funds advised by Castik Capital S.à r.l. (“Castik”) have entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Customs Support Group (“CSG”) from Mentha Capital and CSG’s founder Oscar Driessen, who will remain a minority shareholder and advisor to the business. In addition, the management will stay on board and (re)invest in the business.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Castik Capital, a European Private Equity firm, has entered into an agreement to acquire Customs Support from Mentha Capital and Park Ventures. Oscar Driessen (Park Ventures) and the management team will make a (re)investment in the transaction alongside the EPIC II fund managed by Castik.