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Excise warehousing - Application to register as an authorised warehousekeeper
About this form
This form is designed to be filled in on screen. You must answer all the questions except those marked 'optional'. You can’t save the form but once you’ve completed it you’ll be able to print a copy and post it.
Use this form to register as an authorised warehousekeeper
Authorised warehousekeepers are excise traders that are authorised to operate premises approved as excise warehouses for the receipt, storage and dispatch of excise goods in duty suspension.
When to apply for registration
You must submit your application at least 45 days before the date on which you wish your authorisation to begin.
Please apply for registration at the correct time to avoid us charging you a financial penalty. You have the right to appeal if we impose such a penalty.
You must complete the form accurately and include all the information we ask for or we may refuse your application.