Ethiopia - Obtain a Customs Agent License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for obtaining a Customs Agent License in Ethiopia is available in the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority contact link
2. Applicant must enter all necessary information in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing the procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
6. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within 3 months.
7. Applicant can get their license by visiting the office or via post after the mentioned time.
8. If there is no information regarding the license is provided within 3 months, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Company Registration Certificate
• Memorandum of the association
• Articles of the association
• ID proofs of directors like National ID cards
• Passports of directors
• Recent Passport size photographs
• Evidence of Membership in recognized clearing and forwarding association
• Bank Account confirmation letter provided by the bank
• PIN Certificate of Company and each directors
• VAT Registration Certificate of Company
• Tax Compliance Certificate
• Registration of Returns
• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Lease or Title Deed of the Office of the clearing agent

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Addis Ababa
Address:
Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority,
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: (+251)-11-662-9_800
contact link
location link

Eligibility

• Any Individuals or businesses in Ethiopia who are registered, knowledgeable about Customs Clearance and possess quality equipment for running an office like computers.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This permit is valid for 1 year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 3 months.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicant must be aware of rules and regulations for getting a customs agent license.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• PIN Number
• Physical Address
• Postal Address
• Contact Number
• Type of your business
• Name, Occupations, Nationalities of Directors or Partners or percentage of shares
• State registered Name and Address
• Previous License Number
• Previous Experience in clearance of goods through customs
• Name of Previous Persons or Employees
• Names of Bankers
• Authorized Capital of the Company
• Paid up Capital
• Names and Ranks of Employees and their citizenship

Need for the Document

• This license is necessary for persons or companies for involving in Customs Agents Business.

Information which might help

• If the application is rejected, applicant must clear defects or add needed documents in the application and apply newly.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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