Types of customs broking licenses in Australia

If you wish to work as a customs broker in Australia you will require to hold a license. In this post I will explain different types of customs broking licenses one may acquire and their differences.

There are 3 main types of customs broking licenses:

Nominee customs broker license

A nominee license allows one to exercise customs broking duties as an employee for a company or a sole trader.  A nominee license doesn’t allow one to work as a sole trader.

Sole Trader customs broker license

A sole trader license allows one to clear goods on behalf of an importer. A sole trader can hire nominee customs brokers.

Corporate customs broker license

A corporate license is given to a company or a partnership. This company will require to hire staff with nominee broking licenses to clear goods through customs. Also please note that a corporate license doesn’t allow for employment of individuals with sole trader licensing. 

Hope this gives you a quick overview of the options and licenses available.