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.

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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