Our Services

Trade Knowledge

CBA Trade and Customs Advisory avails to you experts who provide you with tailor-made information, advisory services and coaching you need to be able to discover trade opportunities existing at major international markets and make informed decisions.

CBA Trade and Customs Advisory also provides you with systematic, personalized assistance in your journey to access new international markets and how to trade in a cost-efficient manner.

This includes information on customs requirements, trade regulations, taxes and any other challenge that you face every day.

Global Connections

Through its international connections and expertise, CBA Trade and Customs Advisory connects you with qualified and reliable trading partners at every stage of the export/import process, and ultimately guide you to new markets and potential customers for your products/services.

Capacity Building and Training

With its pool of expert trainers on various topics and who are accredited by international and/or regional organizations, CBA Trade and Customs Advisory develops and enhances the skills, knowledge and capabilities of individuals, businesses or public or private organizations involved in Customs and international trade operations.

Our training courses cover aspects such as:

  • Customs clearance procedures;

  • Post-clearance audit;

  • Rules of origin;

  • Accreditation/validation of authorized economic operators;

  • Export preparation for small and medium-sized enterprises;

  • Market access requirements;

  • Labeling and packaging for export; etc.

Customs advisory and consultations

CBA Trade and Customs Advisory provides its clients with experts covering a wide range of customs issues. Our experts work closely with clients to implement solutions tailored to the Customs and international trade issues they face in today's highly dynamic trading environment on legal and regulatory frameworks. We provide among others:

  • Strategic support to businesses by assessing Customs clearance processes and optimizing Customs processes, for example;

  • Support to trade in a cost-efficient manner: obtaining and implementing trade and Customs facilitation measures;

  • Support in Customs disputes: Offering legal advice to clients on various aspects of Customs, preparation of policy papers; and

  • Preparation for and anticipation of Customs inspections.

Women and youth in international trade empowerment

Being aware that informal trade and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are generally owned or led by women and youth in Africa, CBA Trade and Customs Advisory provides tools, ideas, strategies and coaching for entering international markets. Through dedicated program women and youth associations in international trade and/or MSMEs owned or led by this category are assisted through consultations and capacity building, including financial guidance.


Support for development partners

CBA Trade and Customs Advisory foster collaborations, identifies key alliances and nurtures relationships with development partners to ensure access to vital resources for sustained growth and innovation. In this way, CBA Trade and Customs Advisory ensures that your organization is well-positioned to thrive in a dynamic landscape.