# Customs Declarant (gVV)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> In Switzerland, any person or company that submits customs declarations commercially on behalf of third parties must hold a specific authorisation and is registered as a customs declarant (gVV).

In Switzerland, any person or company that submits customs declarations commercially on behalf of third parties must hold a specific authorisation and is registered as a customs declarant (gVV). The abbreviation gVV stands for «gewerblicher Vertreter im Veranlagungsverfahren», meaning authorised commercial representative in the customs assessment procedure. The declarant bears full legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of all submitted data; errors may lead to retrospective duty demands, penalties or liability for evaded charges. Authorisation is granted by the competent Swiss customs authority and requires demonstrated professional knowledge and reliability. In everyday trade operations, gVV holders serve as the primary interface between businesses and Swiss Customs, working directly within the authority's electronic declaration systems.

**Source:** [https://www.bfsf.de/faq/zollanmelder-und-zollbevollmaechtigter/](https://www.bfsf.de/faq/zollanmelder-und-zollbevollmaechtigter/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Customs Declarant (gVV) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 116 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.bfsf.de/faq/zollanmelder-und-zollbevollmaechtigter/ |

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