US GTS system use by European affiliates

[Former Member]

Hello Experts,

We are a global company and our GTS system is US based. Currently, only US SAP systems are connected to GTS. Other SAP systems from Europe would like to use GTS functionality. However, we would like to validate that there is no legal requirements in EU countries to have the GTS system physically located in Europe.

I know of scenrios where the GTS server located in Europe is used by US companies. However, is anyone working with the reverse scenario  - US GTS system used by European affiliates as well ?

Thanks.

Beejoy

[former_member215181 · Accepted solution]

Hi John,

If you are asking about Customs (Import / Export) operations...

All EU Member States operate under one single Legal Regulation for Customs Management.  That regulation (EU Regulation 2454/1993) does not impose any requirement on the location of traders' software system.

Some Member States require traders to use accredited software for the submission of Customs Declarations, and others generally grant approval based on the combination of software and user processes through physical audit.

Hope that helps.

Regards,

Dave

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Thanks Dave.

This is very helpful.

Regards,

John Beejoy

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Dave,

I guess there should be no such restrictions for Vendors/Suppliers/Employee SPL Screening as well.

Correct me if there would be any such restrictions for physical location of the GTS server.

Thanks and regards,

John, Beejoy

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Beejoy,

No. I don't think there are any restrictions for SPL screening as well in terms of location of the server.

We have our GTS system located in US and we are using it extensively for EU. So, I don't see any issues.

Thanks

Dhilipan

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Dhilipan,

Thanks for confirming this.

Best regards,

Beejoy John