Common Transit Convention (CTC) Guidance

The Common Transit Convention (CTC) is the legal framework that allows a single transit declaration to cover movements across the EU, EFTA states, the UK, Türkiye, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine. Used well, it removes the need for multiple national declarations and unlocks suspensions of duty and VAT throughout the journey.

We advise on the right CTC procedure for your business, including Authorised Consignor and Authorised Consignee status, simplified procedures, fallback rules and special procedures such as TIR. Where a HMRC application is required we draft the paperwork, supply supporting documents and liaise with HMRC until the authorisation is granted.