Step by Step: How to Import Motor Vehicles
Importing motor vehicles into Timor-Leste requires adherence to strict regulatory requirements. These include compliance with safety and environmental standards set by Timor-Leste's National Directorate of Land Transport and Road Safety. Additionally, importers must ensure proper documentation, such as a valid Certificate of Conformity and proof of ownership, to meet the country's customs and licensing regulations. Complying with these requirements is essential to facilitate a smooth and legal import process for motor vehicles in Timor-Leste.
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Step 1
Business Registration and Verification Service (SERVE)
- Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
- Submit the application to Business Registration and Verification Service (SERVE).
- The application is evaluated by Business Registration and Verification Service (SERVE).
- If the application is approved, a Business Registration Certificate will be issued to the trader.
- If not, the application is rejected with the reasons for the rejection.
- Trader collects the Business Registration Certificate.
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Step 2
Autoridade Tributária Timor-Leste (ATTL)
- Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
- Submit the application to Autoridade Tributária Timor-Leste (ATTL).
- The application is then evaluated by the Autoridade Tributária Timor-Leste (ATTL).
- If the application is approved, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is issued to the Trader. If not, the application is rejected with the reasons for the rejection.
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Step 3
Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI)
- Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
- Submit the application to Commercial Registration and Verification Service (SERVE).
- For low-risk import activities, Commercial Registration and Verification Service (SERVE) reviews and verifies the application.
- For medium or high-risk import activities, Commercial Registration and Verification Service (SERVE) forward the application to the respective department of the Ministry of Tourism, Trade, and Industry for further assessment.
- Submit additional information if required.
- Collect the Licence after successful review.
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Step 4
Ministry of Transport and Communications
- Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
- Submit the request to the National Director of External Trade (NDET)
- NDET to Register the Trader with Single Window
- DNCE issues the approval valid for three months.
- Importer Submit the import declaration and the DNCE approval to Timor-Leste Customs
- Physical inspection of the vehicle is carried out by Timor-Leste Customs, DNTT, and the DNCE
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Step 5
Timor-Leste Customs
- Submit the Goods Declaration (GD)
- Pay Customs Duty.
- Release your shipment.
- Note: The following content is developed by Timor-Leste Customs to help importers understand the Clearance process of importing goods. You may also like to have a look at the procedure of clearance at Tibar Bay Port by clicking the procedure button below.
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