Importers are legally obligated to maintain accurate and well-documented processes.  For publicly traded companies, these documents also support the internal control requirements for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act addressing corporate governance.

Internal process documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are critical for internal compliance staff.  They help to set and maintain the standards for compliance throughout your entire organization.  They also help your supply chain partners, such as your vendors or suppliers, understand and meet your company’s expectations.
    Unfortunately, some companies may not have sufficient internal resources or the expertise to develop their own detailed business process or SOPs.  Livingston Consulting can help.

Our process and internal control design service
Our experts will work with you to develop internal processes and SOPs that are both customized to your needs and designed to help achieve compliance with regulatory obligations and corporate governance requirements.  Whether it involves designing and developing your entire customs process or documenting specific SOPs to address gaps in your compliance program, our Consultants will provide the knowledge and skills required for your specific situation.

• Meet your legal obligations as an importer by creating and documenting a sound compliance program
• Ensure that everyone who has a role in your payment to purchasing cycle will be working within the same compliance framework and understanding.
• Know that you’re prepared for a customs audit and can demonstrate your due diligence to Customs authorities