Registering a trader or broker file
Opening the customs file and portal account that every declaration is lodged against.
- Who it is for
- Companies, sole traders, customs brokers
- Steps
- 4
- Indicative duration
- 1–3 business days
How it works
Step 1: Prepare the company documents
Gather the commercial registration, tax registration, the identification of the authorised signatories and the proxy for any representative.
- Applicant
Step 2: Submit the registration request
Create a portal account and submit the registration request with scanned documents. Each authorised user is registered individually.
- Applicant
Step 3: Verification
Customs verifies the registration details against the commercial and tax registries and may request clarification.
- Customs officer
- 1–2 business days
Step 4: Activation
The trader file is activated and the portal account is enabled for declaration submission once a digital signature is linked.
- Customs officer
Before you start
- Valid commercial and tax registration
- A digital signature per authorised signatory
Documents to prepare
- Commercial registration certificate
- Tax registration certificate
- Identification of authorised signatories
- Proxy or authorisation letter
Related services and procedures
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General Services
Everyday counter and online services for traders, travellers and brokers, including registration, certificates and record requests.
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Automated Services
The single-window platform for electronic declarations, payments, permits and status tracking, available around the clock.
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