GDC — Global Compliance
Guimarães da Costa began its activity in 1974
GdC is an Official Customs Broker in Portugal and has been a benchmark in the customs sector since 1974, providing personalized and efficient service across the various areas of our Clients’ customs operations — from import and export procedures to customs regimes.
With an experienced and up-to-date team, we ensure strict compliance with customs requirements and procedures, delivering agile and secure global solutions to our Clients. We support them throughout all customs bureaucracy, guaranteeing fast, compliant processes without unexpected issues.
Our journey is marked by innovation, commitment, and a proactive approach that allows us to anticipate challenges and optimize processes for economic operators across a wide range of industries. We ensure the responsiveness required by today’s demands while delivering efficiency and cost reduction.
Our commitment is to turn customs complexity into a simple and secure operation for our Clients.
We were the first and remain the only Official Customs Broker in Portugal to be certified by the IFCBA – International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations – a globally recognized entity that sets standards for best practices and customs expertise.
Import
We manage the entire import process efficiently and securely, ensuring compliance with national and EU customs legislation.
We guarantee the management of all formalities, from tariff classification and customs duties to document processing, customs clearance and transport.
With a deep understanding of legislation and industry best practices, we help our clients reduce costs and avoid delays in the logistics flow of goods.
With our support, we enable our clients to focus solely on their business.
Export
Expand your business reach with barrier-free exporting.
Exporting requires a detailed understanding of customs regulations and the specific requirements of each destination country for the goods.
We facilitate the entire process, ensuring the correct issuance of the necessary documentation and the application of the most favorable regimes, with the aim of minimizing risks and optimizing deadlines throughout the export process in accordance with international standards.