The steps necessary for exporting goods are outlined below:

Registration of Business

In order to export goods into Myanmar a business must first register as a company authorized to engage in international trade and then register as an exporter. For details about the registrationof businesses, click here.

1. In order to be able to export an exporter must first register a company that is to engage in international trade with the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration, Ministry of National Planning and Economic Development. Registrations can be up to 3 years or 5 years. For information about company registration, click here.
2. An exporter must also register with the Directorate of Trade Ministry of Commerce.Registrations can be up to three years, but the time must not exceed the company’s registration to engage in international trade. The fee for registration is K50,000.For information about registration with the Directorate, click here.
3. The exporter must also join the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI). For information about joining the UMFCCI, click here.

Nationality Requirement

Generally only Myanmar businesses are allowed to engage in export transactions. For more details about this requirement, click here.

1. Only Myanmar nationals are allowed to engage in international trade (except for certain foreign investors).
2. Foreign investors registered under the Foreign Investment Law as manufacturers may export their finished goods.

Customs Declaration and Required Accompanying Documents

In order to clear Customs exports must be accompanied by a customs declaration and required accompanying documents. For details about these requirements, click here.

1. All outgoing consignments of goods must be cleared through Customs using an export declaration form. This is CUSDEC – 2. Click here for a copy of this form.
2. Required accompanying documents include:
   1. An export license / permit
   2. The invoice
   3. Packing list
   4. Sales contract
   5. Payment advice referring Inward Telegraphic Transfer Private No./Inward Telegraphic Transfer Government No.
   6. Sample of goods
   7. Forest pass for the shipment of forestry products
   8. Health certificate for the export of live animals
   9. Forest permit for the export of wild live animals
   10. Other certificates, permits or import recommendations, as required (for example, a country of origin or SPS or FDA certificate)
3. Generally the customs declaration and supporting documents must be submitted to Customs prior to the export of the goods.

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