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Trade and customs

Customs Brokerage

Companies handling customs procedures through indirect representation under the Customs Law.

Regulator
Ministry of Trade
Required company form
Joint stock or limited company
Sector
Trade and customs
Licensing time
2–5 months

Customs brokerage is the authority to handle customs procedures on behalf of obligors under Customs Law No. 4458. To operate as a legal entity, the shareholders must hold customs broker permits and the company must be registered with the Ministry of Trade. Progression from assistant broker to broker depends on examination and internship requirements.

Requirements

  • Shareholders holding a customs broker permit
  • The company's business purpose being exclusively customs brokerage
  • Registration and authorisation with the Ministry of Trade
  • Meeting professional indemnity and guarantee obligations

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