Sri Lanka Trade Information Portal : Customs House Agent license Registration Renewal
Organisation : Sri Lanka Department of Customs
Portal Name : Sri Lanka Trade Information Portal
Facility Name : Customs House Agent license Registration Renewal
Applicable Country : Sri Lanka
Website : https://srilankatradeportal.gov.lk/index.php?r=searchProcedure/view1&id=42
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How To Renew Customs House Agent License Registration?
To Renew Customs House Agent license Registration, Follow the below steps
Related / Similar Facility : Sri Lanka Type Approval For Terminal Equipment
Steps:
Step-1 : Submit all the relevant original documents with photocopies to customs
Step-2 : Customs will process the documentation
Step-3 : Register
Documents Required For Customs House Agent License Registration
| No. | Type | Notes |
| 1. | Request Letter | Signed by the Proprietor/Partner/Director |
| 2. | Application Form | i.CUS/ CHA (01) – One Form
CUS/ CHA (02) – Two Forms |
| 3. | Business Registration Certificate | Originals with Photocopies |
| 4. | TIN | Originals with Photocopies |
| 5. | VAT | Originals with Photocopies |
| 6. | Letter of Certificate issued by the Bank | (Bank should issue a letter certifying current account is in operation in the name of Custom House Agent)-Originals with Photocopies |
| 7. | Deed or lease Agreement | |
| 8. | Proof of Address | Electricity Bill/ Water Bill/ Telephone Bill-within two months |
| 9. | Cash Guarantee for Rs. 50000/= deposited in Sri Lanka Customs | |
| 10. | NIC | Originals with Photocopies |
| 11. | Previous CHA pass | Originals with Photocopies |
| 12. | Certificate of Competence | Originals with Photocopies-CHA Certificate issued by Sri Lanka Customs |
| 13. | CIU Report | Originals with Photocopies |
| 14. | Police Report | Originals with Photocopies-within two years |
| 15. | Grama Niladhari Certificate | Originals with Photocopies-within six month |
Additional Simplified Procedure
Renewing your Customs House Agent (CHA) license in Sri Lanka involves submitting specific documents and following a set procedure. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Documents Required:
** Business Registration Certificate: Original and photocopy.
** Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate: Original and photocopy.
** Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Certificate: Original and photocopy (if applicable).
** Cash Deposit Receipt: Original issued by Sri Lanka Customs during initial registration.
** National Identity Card (NIC) or Valid Passport: Original and photocopy for each CHA applicant.
** Previous Year CHA Pass: Original (not applicable for first-time renewals).
** Certificate of Competence: Original issued by Sri Lanka Customs for each CHA applicant.
** CIU Report: Original for each CHA applicant (obtained from Sri Lanka Customs – Central Intelligence Directorate).
** Police Report: Original for each CHA applicant (obtained within the last two years).
** Grama Niladari Certificate (GS Form 01): Original and photocopy for each CHA applicant (obtained within six months).
** Letter of Certification from Bank: Original, certifying a current account under the company name (obtained within two months).
** Billing Proof of Company Address: Original (e.g., electricity/water bill received within the last two months).
** 3 Inch Box File: Applicable only for first-time registrations.
Procedure:
** Gather all required documents. Ensure they are valid and original copies are available.
** Download and fill out the CHA Renewal Form: You can find this form on the Sri Lanka Customs website.
** Submit the application: Present the completed form and all documents to the TIN/VAT/CHA Registration Unit at the nearest Sri Lanka Customs office.
** Pay the renewal fee: The fee amount is subject to change, so inquire directly with the Customs office for the current fee.
** Await processing: Customs will verify your documents and process your application. The processing time may vary.