A manufacturer seeking to join the scheme shall make application to the committee. A valid Tax Compliance Certificate shall accompany a new application where applicable, a Certificate of Incorporation, VAT Registration Certificate and identification certificate for tax purposes, (PIN/ TIN/ UIN) and any other documents as may be required by the Committee.  

The Committee after the receipt of the application may arrange to visit the premises of the applicant, especially those who are applying for the first time   to verify the following;

1. Evidence that the applicant manufactures or intends to manufacture the goods for which the duty remission on raw materials is being sought. Some examples of such evidence may include the presence of appropriate machinery, labour, manufacturing/production premises, storage facilities, licenses, contracts etc;


2. Evidence that the applicant  maintains proper records;


3. Evidence that the applicant has capacity to manufacture the goods for which remission is being sought ;


4. Any other information that may be necessary to assist the Committee make a decision on the application.

The Committee shall then convene to receive; vet and process applications for remission made and advise the Council, through the Commissioner, with respect to these applications.