What we offer
Complete Project Management – Our project management consultancy services involve providing expert guidance, oversight, and support throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure it meets its goals in terms of time, cost, scope, and quality. Typically included in our project management consultancy services are an on-site GAP Analysis, drafting all application forms & documented procedures required by HMRC, assistance in signing up to software required by HMRC, help with financial guarantees & duty deferment accounts (where required), training, audit preparation and being in attendance for HMRC Customs Warehouse audits.
Ad-hoc Consultancy – We also offer an ad-hoc (short-term consulting) service where required or for those not needing complete project management. This service is provided on an as-needed basis, rather than as part of a long-term or ongoing engagement. We offer a range of ad-hoc consultancy services from assisting with ongoing applications, to help and advice about HMRC criteria, provision of ‘Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme’ templates to ISO 9001 standard, on-site GAP analysis and more.
Customs Compliance Consultancy & Auditing – Ongoing assistance with your VDS obligations set out by HMRC once approved. Regular audits to ensure you are abiding by the rules & requirements set out in your VDS authorisation. Annual reviews of your company information, documented procedures, customs processes, security & more.
Training – We currently offer onsite & remote training. We can provide training in customs processes, internal audits, health & safety, security, record keeping and more.
The benefits of applying for the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
1. Legal ability to sell compliant vaping products
– From 1 April 2027, all vaping products outside duty suspension in the UK must carry an approved vaping duty stamp. Businesses approved under the scheme can legally obtain and apply these stamps.
2. Access to the UK vaping market
– Only HMRC-approved operators can purchase vaping duty stamps. Without approval, manufacturers and importers may effectively be blocked from selling products legally in the UK market after the rules fully take effect.
3. Protection against enforcement action
– The scheme helps businesses avoid penalties, seizure of goods, licence issues, or criminal enforcement linked to non-compliant vaping products. HMRC has introduced new civil and criminal sanctions tied to the scheme.
4. Improved legitimacy and retailer confidence
– Duty stamps are designed to show that products are legitimate and duty-paid. Retailers, wholesalers, and consumers can more easily identify compliant products, which may improve trust in your brand and reduce suspicion around counterfeit or illicit products.
5. Better supply-chain traceability
– The digital stamp system includes scanning and authentication features that support tracking products through the supply chain. This can help with:
– anti-counterfeiting
– stock control
– audit trails
– demonstrating compliance to trading partners and regulators
6. Potential competitive advantage
– As enforcement increases, approved businesses may gain an advantage over non-compliant sellers because retailers and distributors are likely to prefer products that clearly meet HMRC requirements.
7. Ability to operate under duty suspension arrangements
– Approved manufacturers and warehousekeepers can continue moving and storing products within approved excise systems before duty becomes payable, which can help with cash flow and logistics management.
8. Transitional flexibility before full implementation
– Businesses that apply early can use transitional stamps before the full digital regime starts, giving time to adapt operational systems and packaging processes ahead of October 2026 and April 2027 deadlines.
Pricing
Competitive price(s) start from £87.50 with installment plans also available.
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Eley Consultancy Ltd is registered in England under no. 13358476 | Registered office at: 19 Green Crescent, Bucklesham, Suffolk, IP10 0EA
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