Economic operators can apply for authorisation for an AEO status to enjoy specific benefits in their customs operations in the EU.

There are two types of status:

• Authorised Economic Operators for Customs Simplification (AEOC) providing customs simplifications, in accordance with the EU provisions
• Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety (AEOS) providing security and safety facilities

An economic operator can hold both statuses (authorisations).