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Customs for businesses

Customs services for businesses and SMEs

If your company regularly imports, exports or ships goods to Melilla, you need a customs agency that knows your products and your deadlines. Agencia Aranda, a customs agency in Melilla and Málaga since 1948, manages customs for businesses and SMEs: clearances, tariff classification and advice.

  • Since 1948
  • Offices in Melilla and Málaga
  • Quick replies on WhatsApp

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How we start working with your company

  1. 01

    Initial meeting

    You tell us what you move, how often, from where and to where.

  2. 02

    Review of your products

    We classify your catalogue and review the requirements and taxes for each product.

  3. 03

    Tailored procedure

    We agree which documents you send us for each operation and through which channel.

  4. 04

    Recurring clearances

    We process each shipment with your data already prepared, without starting from scratch.

  5. 05

    Follow-up and improvement

    We let you know about regulatory changes and possible savings in your operations.

What we need from your company

Document or informationWhat it is for
Company tax details (Spanish CIF/NIF or equivalent)Identify the company in customs declarations.
EORI numberThe economic operator number required by customs in the EU. If you do not have one, we explain how to apply.
Customs representationThe authorisation for us to act before customs on your behalf.
Catalogue or product sheetsTo classify your goods and calculate the taxes.
Invoices and transport documentsThose for each specific operation.

Customs management for businesses: what it includes

A company that imports or exports often does not need someone to do “a clearance”. It needs a customs agency that knows its business: what products it moves, which suppliers it works with and when it needs the goods. That is what we offer:

  • Import and export clearances on a recurring basis.
  • Tariff classification of your catalogue.
  • Customs advice: procedures, taxes, documents and regulatory changes.
  • Representation before customs on your behalf.
  • Transport coordination, if you need it, between mainland Spain and Melilla.

Customs clearance for SMEs

SMEs often have the same problem: foreign trade is an important part of the business, but nobody is dedicated solely to customs. That is where a customs agency adds the most value:

  • You avoid holds caused by incomplete paperwork.
  • You pay what is due, no more and no less, thanks to correct classification.
  • You save time: you send the documents and we do the rest.

Importing from Melilla and exporting to Melilla

If your company works with Melilla, bear in mind that according to the Spanish Tax Agency the city is outside the EU customs union and the VAT area. Every operation between Melilla and mainland Spain is an export at origin and an import at destination:

DirectionAt originAt destination
Mainland Spain → MelillaExport (export declaration)Import into Melilla, with IPSI
Melilla → mainland SpainExport from MelillaImport into mainland Spain: duties depending on origin, and VAT

With offices in Melilla and Málaga we cover both sides. If you also need to move the goods, we combine it with our mainland Spain–Melilla shipping with customs included.

Customs advice

As well as handling the paperwork, we advise you so your operations are simpler and safer:

  • Which customs procedure suits each case: import, export or T1 transit.
  • Which documents and certificates your products require.
  • How regulatory changes affect your shipments.

How to get started

Write to us or call us and tell us what your company moves. We propose a way of working and a no-obligation quote suited to your volume. If you only need a one-off shipment, start with our customs clearance for goods.

Why businesses work with us

  • Since 1948

    An experienced customs agency with a personal approach.

  • We know Melilla

    IPSI, its customs and its particular rules, which an outside agency does not always master.

  • Two offices

    Melilla and Málaga, for operations on both sides of the sea.

  • Agility

    Documents and questions by WhatsApp and email. We mainly assist in Spanish, but write to us in English and we will get back to you.

Frequently asked questions

What does a customs agency do for a business?

It files import and export declarations on the company's behalf, classifies its goods, calculates and pays the taxes, and advises it on complying with customs rules.

Does my company need an EORI number?

Yes, if it deals with customs in the European Union. It is the number that identifies economic operators. If you do not have one, we explain how to apply.

What is tariff classification and why does it matter?

It is assigning each product its code in the customs tariff. Duties, taxes and controls depend on that code, so a mistake can be costly.

Can you handle my company's clearances on a recurring basis?

Yes. We prepare a procedure with your products and documents so each shipment is processed quickly.

Do you work with small businesses?

Yes. We work with companies of any size, from shops that import a few times a year to weekly operations.

Can you help me import from Melilla to mainland Spain?

Yes. Goods leaving Melilla for mainland Spain are imported into the EU and VAT territory; we handle the export from Melilla and the import at destination.

Need help with your customs paperwork?

Tell us about your case on WhatsApp, by phone or with the form. We will tell you what you need and send a free, no-obligation quote.

We mainly assist in Spanish, but write to us in English and we'll get back to you.