VIM 08

Licensed customs agency "VIM 08" was established in 1999 and for more than two decades has been working as a trusted partner of Bulgarian and international companies in the field of foreign trade. Our main role is to be an intermediary in international trade who knows in detail customs legislation, procedures and requirements and turns them into practical solutions for business.

As a licensed customs agency, we provide traders with a full range of key services for the administrative support of the customs process, aimed at speeding up and facilitating commercial activity, reducing the risk of errors and sanctions, and optimizing costs related to import, export and transit of goods.

We work with companies from various sectors – trade, manufacturing, logistics, transport, automotive sector, import of caravans and specialized equipment. For each client we take an individual approach, analyzing the specifics of the goods, customs regimes, applicable reliefs and risks, in order to offer the most suitable combination of customs services.

Depending on the characteristics of the imported, exported or transit goods, we offer a wide range of services, including:

• preparation of various types of customs, commercial and transport documents – customs declarations, invoices, waybills, packing lists, CMR, TIR carnets and others;

• preparation of declarations, certificates and attestations – certificates of origin, EUR.1, T2L, documents for preferential origin, sanitary and phytosanitary documents where required;
• translation and legalization of documents required for the transaction, including commercial contracts, powers of attorney, certificates and other accompanying documents;
• calculation of the amount of applicable duties, taxes, excise duties and VAT, as well as application of preferential rates, exemptions and reliefs where applicable;

• legal consultations related to the customs regulations and applicable legislation relevant to the case, consultations on different foreign trade operations and regimes (import, export, transit, temporary admission, inward and outward processing, etc.);
• facilitating communication between importer/exporter and state authorities – customs administration, tax authorities and control bodies, as well as assistance during inspections, post-clearance control and correspondence;
• consultations on tariff classification of goods under TARIC/HS, determination of customs value, origin and applicable trade policy measures;

Our team consists of experienced customs specialists who work daily with the customs information system and electronic declaration platforms. We know in detail the procedures for electronic declaration, the requirements for customs documents, the specifics of T2L and electronic TIR, as well as the particularities of express customs services when time is a critical factor.

VIM 08 works in close cooperation with customs authorities and monitors changes in legislation in order to offer up-to-date and compliant solutions. Our goal is for our clients to have peace of mind and predictability – to know that the customs part of their transactions is in safe hands and will not lead to delays, fines or blocked goods.

Location and service
The agency is located in Sofia, district Kremikovtsi, MB Sofia East – a strategic location that allows fast response and service to clients working with different customs points and logistics bases. Thanks to electronic declaration and remote work with customs, we can serve clients from all over the country, regardless of where their goods are located.

Our approach is based on transparency, correctness and professionalism. From the very first contact we analyze the specific case, explain the possible options, deadlines and costs, and propose the most effective solution. It is important for us that the client understands what is being done, why it is being done and what the benefits are.

Express customs services
In the dynamic environment of international trade, time is often crucial. That is why VIM 08 offers express customs services, where we prioritize urgent shipments, time-sensitive goods, cars and caravans, as well as consignments bound by strict contractual deadlines. Our goal is to minimize idle time and ensure the fastest possible release of goods.

Import of cars and caravans
One of our specialized areas of activity is customs handling for import of cars and caravans. We assist in the correct tariff classification of vehicles, calculation of duties and VAT, preparation of the necessary documents and coordination with the competent authorities. This is particularly important for clients importing vehicles for personal use, for trade or for specialized purposes.

Our main areas of work include:

• customs services for companies and individuals;
• customs documents and electronic declaration;
• representation before customs and state authorities;
• processing of T2L documents and electronic TIR;
• express customs services for urgent shipments;
• customs handling for import of cars and caravans;
• consultations on customs and foreign trade legislation;

• T2L
• CUSTOMS DOCUMENTS
• CUSTOMS REPRESENTATION
• ELECTRONIC DECLARATION
• ELECTRONIC TIR
• CUSTOMS SERVICES
• IMPORT OF CARS
• IMPORT OF CARAVANS

As an intermediary in international trade, VIM 08 strives to be a long-term partner to its clients – not just a provider of individual services, but a consultant who helps in planning transactions, choosing customs regimes, assessing risks and optimizing costs. Our mission is to make customs procedures more transparent, faster and safer for business.