How can I apply for approval to operate a customs bonded warehouse?
You can apply to operate a customs bonded warehouse by following the requirements here
What is a customs bonded Warehouse?
A bonded warehouse is a building or other secured area where dutiable goods may be stored for up to one year without payment of duties or taxes. Following approval from us, this term can be extended to two years. These…
What is TradeInvest?
TradeInvest is the official investment and export promotion agency in Timor-Leste, and provides a host of services to both foreign and domestic companies
What is the Timor-Leste Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI-TL)?
Established in 2010, the Chamber of Commerce Timor-Leste (CCI-TL) is the recognized representative of the private business sector in Timor-Leste and is a trusted strategic partner with the Government. Government Resolution 17/2017 recognizes the CCI-TL an official strategic partner. The…
How will the National Single Window help trade?
Traditionally, when traders wish to import or export goods, they have had to submit the same information at numerous times to different government entities. Sometimes these documents have to be submitted electronically, sometimes by paper. This is time consuming, often…
What is the National Single Window?
A National Single Window is a portal where traders can submit all documents relating to trade and can access all relevant information regarding trade via a single electronic gateway. The portal connects the Customs Authority with all government agencies that…
When will Timor-Leste join the WTO?
In March 2020, the Acting Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs gave a presentation to the Council of Ministers on the Process of Accession of Timor-Leste to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This presentation aimed to share the main issues raised…
What is the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO)?
The Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) has 23 independent, self-governing and territories Customs jurisdictions in the Pacific. Established in 1986, its mandate is to promote effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations in the harmonization and simplification of Customs procedures, facilitation of…
What is the WCO Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC)?
The World Customs Organization (WCO) International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs procedures, known as the Revised Kyoto Convention, is the blueprint for modern and efficient Customs procedures in the 21st century. The Customs Authority is not yet…
What is the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA)?
The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) aims to achieve free flow of goods in the region resulting to less trade barriers and deeper economic linkages among Member States, lower business costs, increased trade, and a larger market and economies…