What is an EAD?

Export Accompanying Document (EAD), which serves as a proof from a competent customs office that an export is admissible. The EAD is issued after an exporter submits an export declaration form and the exporting goods examined.

Often referred to as an EX or EX1 in mainland Europe. In order to export goods from the Customs territory you must put the goods under Customs control, this is done by creating an EAD export declaration. It is also the control mechanism for zero rating VAT on the basis that goods are leaving the Customs territory.