Register of customs brokers of Ukraine: how to check a broker

Register of customs brokers of Ukraine: how to check a broker at the State Customs Service

You can check a customs broker in the register of customs brokers maintained by the State Customs Service of Ukraine: the right to act as a broker is confirmed by a permit and by the company's inclusion in this register. It lists the company name, the EDRPOU code, the permit number, its status and the number of customs agents. The check takes a few minutes and protects you from "grey" intermediaries without a legal right to clear cargo.

It is important to take into account the 2026 changes: the old register's dataset on the open-data portal has been closed, and a transition to an authorisation model for broker activity is under way, so the current list should be checked on the official web portal of the State Customs Service. Below is exactly where to check a broker and what to look at besides the register entry.

What the register of customs brokers is and why to check it

Under Article 416 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, only an enterprise that has obtained a permit for broker activity and has been included in the register of customs brokers may act as a customs broker. An entry in the register is confirmation that the company is legally entitled to declare cargo on the client's behalf. If a broker is not in the register, a contract with them gives no guarantees, and clearing the cargo may result in delays, additional charges and fines.

The check is needed before signing a contract, especially if you are working with a broker for the first time or are offered a suspiciously low price and "simplified" schemes. Who a broker is and what their services include is covered in the material on the customs broker.

Who maintains the register and what data it contains

The register is maintained by the State Customs Service of Ukraine as the central authority in the field of customs matters. It is open and is updated periodically. From an entry you can verify the basic information about a company.

What data the register of customs brokers contains
Register fieldWhat it shows
Company nameThe broker's legal name
EDRPOU codeIdentification of the company — checked against the contract and the details
Permit numberThe registration number of the right to broker activity
Permit statusValid or terminated — a key sign of legality
Number of customs agentsHow many authorised declarants the broker has

The legal basis of the activity and the requirements for a broker are discussed in more detail in the material on the customs broker licence.

How to check a customs broker: step by step

The check is based on verifying the company in the official register and its details in the contract.

How to check a customs broker in the register

The procedure for checking a company's right to customs broker activity before concluding a contract.

⏱ 5–10 minutes · 💰 free

  1. Clarify the broker's details
    Request the exact company name and EDRPOU code — these are what you will check against the register.
  2. Open the official register
    Go to the State Customs Service web portal "Single Window for International Trade", to the brokers' register section.
  3. Find the company
    Look up the broker by name or EDRPOU code in the list.
  4. Check the permit status
    Make sure the permit is valid and not terminated.
  5. Verify the data against the contract
    The name and EDRPOU in the register must match the details in the contract and on the invoices.
  6. In case of doubt — additional sources
    Check against the brokers' directory and verify the company's membership in the relevant association.

2026 changes: authorisation and the register update

From 2026 Ukrainian customs is moving towards the European model of authorisation of broker activity. The dataset of the former register on the open-data portal has been closed, a new resource has taken its place, and the permit service itself is in the process of being updated. The practical conclusion: do not rely on old links from articles and the search-engine cache — check a broker in the current list on the official portal of the State Customs Service. If you cannot find an entry for a company, request the supporting documents from the broker directly and clarify the status with the customs authority.

What to look at besides the register entry

  • The contract — a legal broker always works under a written contract that sets out the services and the responsibility of the parties. What to check in it is covered in the material on the contract with a customs broker.
  • The customs agent — declaration is carried out by an authorised employee of the broker; you can clarify whether such specialists are available.
  • Experience with your goods and country — reduces the risk of errors in the UKT ZED code and with the documents.
  • Membership in the Association of Customs Brokers of Ukraine — an indirect sign of professional standards.
  • Reputation and reviews — real cases and client recommendations.

Trans-Hope, a verified broker: cities and how to order

Trans-Hope has been working in the foreign-trade market since 2009 and carries out customs clearance as a customs broker in Kyiv, Odesa, Lviv, Kharkiv and Dnipro. We work under a contract with transparent responsibility and clear pricing, accompanying the cargo from the preparation of documents to release. Send the invoice and a description of the goods — and we will determine the UKT ZED code, calculate the payments and propose a clearance plan.

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In the register of customs brokers on the official web portal of the State Customs Service, "Single Window for International Trade". The company is looked up by name or EDRPOU code and the permit status is checked. In addition, you can verify against the brokers' directory and the company's membership in the relevant association.

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The dataset of the former register on the open-data portal has been closed, a new resource has been added, and Ukraine is moving to an authorisation model for broker activity. A broker must be checked in the current list on the official portal of the State Customs Service, not via old links.

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This is a reason not to rush into a contract. Request the documents confirming the right to broker activity from the company and clarify its status with the customs authority. Working with a broker without a legal right to clear cargo carries the risk of delays and fines.

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An entry confirms the right to operate, but it does not replace checking the contract, the experience with your goods and the reputation. A reliable broker is distinguished by transparent pricing, a written contract with clear responsibility and a readiness to help in disputed situations.

toggle answer Who maintains the register of customs brokers? toggle answer

The register is maintained by the State Customs Service of Ukraine as the central authority in the field of customs matters. The register is open and is updated periodically; broker activity is governed by Article 416 of the Customs Code of Ukraine.