What is a Customs broker in Singapore?
By making it easier for commodities to be imported and exported across borders, customs brokers assist their clients in removing obstacles to international trade.
Customs brokers use their knowledge to ensure that items pass through customs in many nations without any issues, regardless of whether you are an individual, small business, or enterprise organization.
How to register as a Customs broker in Singapore?
At least 14 working days before the event, you need to register with Singapore Customs as a broker for brokering in arms, explosives, and other items.
- Complete the application form.
- Attach all the documents where required: Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) Bizfile business profile of the applicant, Technical specifications of the items to be brokered (for example, manuals, brochures, data sheets, operating instructions), and other documents.
- Submit all the applications.
- Additionally, half-yearly reports on the activities related to brokering that took place during that time period must be submitted by registered brokers.
- Singapore Customs must receive the report by the 30th day of June and December each year.
- Singapore Customs has the right to demand that the documents be audited and verified at any time by an authorized official.
- If the information and supporting materials you submitted are complete, your application should be processed in 7 working days.
How to apply for and obtain a Custom broker permit?
A broking Permit is required if:
- Have been notified by an authorized officer
- Know, or
- Have reasonable grounds to suspect
- that the products or technologies you are selling are designed for or are likely to be used in connection with the.
Procedure to register:
- Fill out the application form.
Attach all the documents:
- ACRA Bizfile business profile of the applicant
- Company profile and/or website of other parties to the transaction
- Import authorization from the importing country
- Business transaction documents (for example, order forms, contracts/agreements, letters of intent, invoices, transaction-related communications)
- Technical specifications of the item to be brokered (for example, manuals, brochures, data sheets, operating instructions)
- Export license (and it’s the English translation) from the foreign supplying country, or a confirmation from the supplying country that they do not control the re-transfer of the goods
- End-User Statement from the party receiving the brokered goods or technology
- other important documents.
- Submit all the documents.
- If the information and supporting materials you submitted are complete, your application should be processed in 7 working days.