Customs account in the centralised settlement procedure (CSP) of the Federal Customs Administration

From 1 January 2025, significant changes to the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act will take effect. The centralised settlement procedure will be simplified, and new interest rates for federal taxes and levies will be introduced. These initiatives aim to streamline customs processes and enhance fiscal liquidity.

From 1 January 2025, important changes to the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act will come into force, affecting company dealings with claims under public law.

From January 1, 2025, changes to the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act will affect the recovery of public law claims. The CSP procedure of the FOCBS enables quick and cashless customs processing.

From 2026, current CSP accounts will be replaced by the Passar 2.0 system with the BP ID as an identifier. Importers and freight forwarders are advised to join the centralized accounting procedure. A registration declaration and security deposit are required.

You can pay your invoices either by Payment slip with reference number (QR-IBAN), direct debit (LSV-BDD, CH-DD) or by e-bill. Find out more about the payment methods here.

Starting from 1 January 2025, significant changes to the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Act will be enforced, particularly concerning the recovery of public claims. Companies need to be informed of adjustments and relevant customs procedures. Refer to the FAQs to address any inconsistencies and technical issues.

This page provides contact information for questions regarding the CSP procedure of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security with direct contacts as needed.