IMPORT/EXPORT LICENSE
Once your company is incorporated with the DBD, registered VAT with the Revenue department, and has a corporate bank account, you can apply for an import/export license (paperless license). The application process takes 1-2 days which you will receive your company license to carry out import and/or export of your business products.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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Import/Export license application
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Copy of company affidavit (updated within 6 months)
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Copy of VAT certificate (Por. Por. 20)
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Copy of your first page of corporate bank account and bank statement
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Copy of seal registration (BOJ 3)
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Copy of director(s) passport
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Power of attorney
STEPS TO IMPORT/EXPORT
Step 1: File an import declaration
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Fill in Customs Form 99 or 99/1 through the EDI system
Step 2: Prepare supporting documents
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Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
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3 copies of Invoice
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Packing list
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Insurance premium invoice
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Release Form (Customs Form 100/1 or 469)
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Foreign Transaction Form if the import values exceeds 500,000 THB
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Import License (if applicable)
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Certificates of Origin (if applicable)
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Other relevant documents such as catalogues, product specifications, and etc.
Step 3: Submit documents to customs
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Submit Import Declaration and all supporting documents to Customs at the port of entry
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Customs tariff, tax and duty calculation, valuation of goods are also examined at this stage
Step 4: Pay relevant import duties and taxes
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Payment can be done at the Customs Department, Electronic Fund Transfer via BOT's BAHTNET or Krung Thai Bank or EDI
Step 5: Inspect and release cargo from customs
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Importer must submit the verified Import Declaration together with the payment receipt at the appropriate warehouse
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Customs inspectors will then inspect the imported cargo against the Import Declaration made
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If the inspected cargo corresponds to the Import Declaration made, the customs inspectors will record the inspection result in the computer system and release the cargo to the importer
*The speed at which your goods are moved is key to your cash flow and that depends to a large extent on the proper completion of all the requisite documents and processes. At Image, we can help ensure the fast and secure movement of your goods.