Customs & International Trade

Middle East

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UAE Authorised Economic Operator

(AEO)

KSA Authorised Economic Operator

(AEO)

Indirect taxes

When could this be relevant for you?

Looking at how the world is changing in terms of trade behavior and international cooperation, it becomes clear that customs is shifting from a purely operational topic towards a strategic component of managing global operations. At the same time, local governments have expanded and fine-tuned their trade legislation, requiring companies to also increase scrutiny of their own import, export and indirect tax strategies to ensure that they comply with increasingly complex local laws. These matters require close attention, otherwise businesses could incur unnecessary indirect costs.

What we do

Customs valuation policy advice - appropriateness and optimisation
Assessment of new market entry readiness
Qualification for trade facilitation programmes
Savings opportunity assessments: bonded manufacturing and storage, origin and free trade agreements strategy, duty exemptions and tariff classification refinement
Advise on business restructuring and value chain transformation.
Customs & International trade review of local, regional and multinational companies in the context of mergers and acquisitions transactions and due diligence exercises.

How we provide value to our clients

We have a dedicated specialist customs & international trade regional team based in Dubai and professionals in our local offices throughout the Middle East region, with extensive industry and consultancy experience
We help our clients to obtain the best possible practical knowledge to ensure customs compliance whilst avoiding unnecessary costs, disruption in the supply chain and reputational damage.
We maintain strong relationships with local and regional customs authorities across the Middle East
PwC’s global customs & international trade network enables us to connect with experts in different jurisdictions to ensure we can provide the best advice to our clients on projects involving multiple countries

Who's in control?

The National Rules of Origin in KSA

ZATCA has recently published the long-awaited “Guideline to Procedures to Issue Origin Reports”, clarifying the necessary steps for Chartered Accountants and GCC producers looking to issue and obtain an Origin Report, respectively, in accordance with the KSA National Rules of Origin.

An Origin Report issued in Arabic by a Chartered Accountant is one of the mandatory requirements to benefit from the customs duty exemption on GCC manufactured goods as per the Rules and Conditions for Verification of Proof of Origin published on 6 August 2021. This comes as a further development to the Ministerial Decree dated 22/11/1442 (02/07/2021) approving the new KSA National Rules of Origin.

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Insights

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Navigating the US Trade and Tariff Agenda: Strategic Recommendations for GCC Businesses

US trade policy 2025, GCC export strategy, US tariffs on aluminium and steel, USMCA exemptions, US-GCC trade relations, US trade protectionism, GCC business strategies, tariff impact analysis, US trade negotiations, fair and reciprocal trade plan, US customs regulations, GCC supply chain resilience, aluminium tariffs 2025, steel tariffs 2025, global trade risks, trade compliance strategies, PwC trade advisory, US trade policy updates, free trade agreements US-GCC, proactive trade solutions.

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UAE Authorised Economic Operator (UAEO) programme

The UAE Authorised Economic Operator (UAEO) programme provides traders with the opportunity to partner with the Customs Authorities. Both mainland and free zone established businesses who obtain the UAEO certificate can realise significant customs benefits, operational efficiencies, enhanced supply chain management and recognition as a trustworthy trading partner both with Customs Authorities and businesses. The UAEO programme is open to importers, exporters, customs brokers, freight forwarders and any other agents involved in the international supply chain.

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Indirect taxes – Customs and Excise Tax - Managing and controlling cash flow

We understand that all organisations are seeking to continuously improve their internal indirect tax function and identify, realise and protect cash enhancement opportunities.

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United States: President Trump terminates India’s preferential status under the GSP program

By proclamation issued May 31, President Trump announced that the United States has terminated India’s designation as a beneficiary developing country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program. Following implementation of this directive, goods previously imported into the United States from India under GSP no longer will be eligible to enjoy duty-free treatment.

Breaking the protectionism trend: A closer look at the CPTPP & JEEPA

Trade Intelligence Asia Pacific seeks to capture the essence of selected issues that are of particular interest to clients of PwC. Our regional network of customs and international trade consultants routinely gather, analyse and disseminate information and knowledge to our clients. Based on studies as well as meetings and discussions that take place across the region with various trade and customs officials, we consolidate our findings into Trade Intelligence Asia Pacific

Global Tax research and insights

Find out more information on tax research and insights in our publications and newsletters.

Supply Chain Management

PwC recognises the central role of supply chain in enabling top line growth, while driving improvements in bottom line performance through scale and efficiency. For today’s supply chains, change is constant and one-size-fits-all rarely works.