Crown Agents

Crown Agents
Crown Agents UK US noun [S] (also Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and Administrations Ltd)
a company based in London that provides financial advice and training, as well as assistance in buying goods and services, to governments and organizations around the world: »

Several governments have contracted Crown Agents to run their customs services.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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