Title What is the procedure for registration as an AfCFTA exporter?
Description

The following are the procedures for registration as an AfCFTA exporter 


Customs & Border Control department is currently receiving applications from companies wishing to export goods under AfCFTA. The applicants are registered at any of the Rules of Origin offices located in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Kisumu, upon completion of registration form that can be downloaded from the KRA website or issued by the Rules of Origin Office.  Attachments to the registration application include;



  • Copy of the business registration certificate

  • Copy of the KRA PIN certificate,

  • Copy of the particular business license where this is applicable (e.g. a valid HCD for horticultural products, Mining Licence for mineral products).


Exporters are verified to ascertain originating status of the goods intended for export as stipulated under Annex 2 to the Protocol on Trade in Goods. Qualifying exporters are allocated Reference numbers and can then purchase AfCFTA certificate of origin at USD 3 per certificate.
Category The Africa Continental Free Trade Area