The Import Permit Unit of the Trade Department has announced that as of 20th March 2023, all Government agencies, NGOs and Offshore companies can access its e-service and apply for their permits electronically.
Any client wishing to have access to the e-service must first register with the Import Permit Office to have a valid e-ID. The following documents are required for the registration process:
Company TIN Certificate
A valid NIN card
A valid email address
The Import Permit Unit launched its e-service for import and export permits in 2012. The current version of the e-service is accessible only to legal entities that have a Business Registration Number and individuals with a valid NIN.
In 2022, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the process to open the e-service to Government agencies, NGOs and Offshore companies was initiated.
The Trade Department will be organising weekly training sessions on how to use the e-service in order to promote the use of the digital platform.
For additional information, please contact the Import Permit Office on the:
2nd Floor, Maison Esplanade
Telephone number 4382161, 4382162, 4382143.
Email: llaurette@finance.gov.sc