Essential Registrations & Permits For All Traders
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All traders must register with Singapore Customs if they wish to engage in import and export activities in Singapore and obtain licences and permits to import/export goods.
Trader Registration Permits To Import/Export/Tranship Goods Controlled Goods Strategic Goods Tips For New Traders
Trader Registration
- Before you can start trading, you need to register as a trader with Singapore Customs to import/export goods in and out of Singapore.
- Only businesses registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (ACRA) are eligible to register as traders. If you are an individual, please register as a sole-proprietor with ACRA first.
- Registered traders will be given a Central Registration (CR) Number to submit import/export permit applications through TradeNet®.
back to top Permits To Import/Export/Tranship Goods
- To import/export/transship goods, you must apply for an Import Permit, Export Permit or Transhipment Permit for each shipment of goods.
- You can apply for these permits on your own using TradeNet® or through your freight forwarder or cargo agent.
back to top Controlled Goods
- If your goods are “controlled” goods (e.g. food products or films), your permit application must first be approved by the “Competent Authority” that regulates these goods.
- Your permit may not be approved if you do not have the necessary licences to deal in these goods.
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