Role and challenges of customs representative institute in foreign economic activity development

The article considers the scientific and practical aspects of customs representative institution activity in Russia conditions intense challenging foreign economic (FEA) enterprises. On basis process specifics identified comprehending approaches to development institution, a role this institution’s subjects is determined, ambiguity attitude towards them from authorities represented. complication FEA was noted as main factor increasing demand for representatives’ services. accelerated digitalization that carried out by Russian Federal Customs Service noticed potentially limiting their activities. There has been presented dynamics representatives Russia, substantive coverage studied, most requested brokerage services are listed. Moreover, advantages disadvantages engaging participants clearance also shown article. Among merits particularly highlighted competence, flexibility working methods, responsibility with variability legislation technique working. Shortcomings risk malpractice providing involvement declarant illegal schemes process. given analysis current practice, considered issues actual relevant challenges institution. Special attention focuses on influence legislative procedures, which regulate affairs related digital problems process, internal connected work representatives, such improvement organizational structure competence staff. have provided general recommendations improving intermediaries’ efficiency revising adjusting principles interaction authorities, well optimizing through competent division responsibilities between employees.