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| # | Name | Enforced By | Legals | Measure Description | Type | Activity | Created On | Validity From | Validity To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import License | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | DECRETO-LEI N.º 89/2023 de 20 de Dezembro LICENCIAMENTO SETORIAL DAS ATIVIDADES COMERCIAIS |
Individuals and business entities importing and exporting goods on a commercial basis are required to obtain authorization from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in accordance with the Licensing of Commercial Activities Law (Decree Law 24/2011). Article 9 of DL24/2011 sets out the criteria and information requirements for obtaining a Commercial License. Applications are lodged with the Commercial Registration and Verification Service (SERVE), which is authorized to approve Exercise Activity (AEA) for businesses engaged in low-risk activities. For medium and high-risk activities, SERVE will pass on the application for business authorization to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment (MCIE) for further assessment. The list of activities by risk categories is not publicly available. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-02-28 | 2011-01-24 | 9999-09-09 |
| 2 | Export License | Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) | Licensing of Commercial Activities |
Individuals and business entities importing and exporting goods on a commercial basis are required to obtain authorization from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in accordance with the Licensing of Commercial Activities Law (Decree Law 24/2011). Article 9 of DL24/2011 sets out the criteria and information requirements for obtaining a Commercial License. Applications are lodged with the Commercial Registration and Verification Service (SERVE), which is authorized to approve Exercise Activity (AEA) for businesses engaged in low-risk activities. For medium and high-risk activities, SERVE will pass on the application for business authorization to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Environment (MCIE) for further assessment. The list of activities by risk categories is not publicly available. In addition, the DGCA requires all commercial importers to prove they have a Timor-Leste Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and companies must prove they are incorporated. TINs are assigned to taxpayers by the Tax Authority. | Licensing Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-02-28 | 2011-01-24 | 9999-09-09 |
| 3 | Quarantine Import Permit for plant and plant products | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine |
The Quarantine clearance of imported cargo is principally based on documents and authenticated certificates. It is the responsibility of importers and their agent to provide the appropriate documents (certificates and import permits) for clearance to National Directorate of Quarantine and Biosecurity, The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MAPPF) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-02-28 | 2006-09-20 | 9999-09-09 |
| 4 | Labeling Requirements | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Consumer Protection Law 8/2016 |
The Consumer Protection Law 8/2016, 8 July 2016 addresses the quality of goods and services (Article 7) and provides for the Right to Information (Article 10), with the requirement that products must be labeled in either English or Portuguese (Article 6). In principle, these requirements apply to all goods and services in Timor-Leste, which would include imports. | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2016-07-08 | 9999-09-09 |
| 5 | Sanitary and Phytosanitary Certificates | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Quarantine and Sanitary Control on Goods Imported and Exported Decree-Law N.° 21/2003 |
Timor-Leste’s Sanitary and phytosanitary measures include the Decree Law No. 21/2003 of 31 December and the Implementing Decree of 2006, the General Quarantine Regulations of Government Decree No. 1/2006 of 20 September. The Directorate of Quarantine Services within the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for administering the existing Sanitary and phytosanitary regulations. | SPS | Export | 2023-03-21 | 2003-12-31 | 9999-09-09 |
| 6 | Quarantine Clearance of Imported Cargo | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine |
The Quarantine clearance of imported cargo is principally based on documents and authenticated certificates. It is the responsibility of importers and their agent to provide the appropriate documents (certificates and import permits) for clearance to the Servico de Quarantena Timor-Leste (SQTL). Following inspection and document clearance by the SQTL Customs will be notified and the importer/agent returns to the Customs to collect the cargo. | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2003-12-31 | 9999-09-09 |
| 7 | Import Prohibitions | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Consumer Protection Law 8/2016 |
Timor-Leste prohibits the following products from being imported: (i) any proteins for animal feeding containing any meat powder, bone powder, blood powder, or fat from mammal tissues; (ii) poultry powder for ruminant feeding; (iii) any products from cows, sheep, or goats showing clinical signs of Spongiform Encephalopathy; (iv) any animals or any products of any animals showing clinical symptoms of certain diseases including, for example, foot-and-mouth disease and bird flu; and (v) non-transformed fat. | Prohibited Goods | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2016-07-16 | 9999-09-09 |
| 8 | Quarantine Import Permit for Live Animals, Reproductive Materials, Meat or Meat Products | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine |
To obtain an import license, importers are required to submit the completed application form and attach a certificate of origin. The application form requires the address and contact details of the exporter and importer, and the country of origin. For each item the applicant is required to list the country of origin, the common product name, the scientific names, a description of the items, and the quantity or volume to be imported. | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2006-09-20 | 9999-09-09 |
| 9 | Quarantine Import Permit for Biological Materials | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine Decree-Law No. 41/2023 Animal Health and Quarantine |
To obtain an import license, importers are required to submit the completed application form and attach a certificate of origin. The application form requires the address and contact details of the exporter and importer, and the country of origin. For each item the applicant is required to list the country of origin, the common product name, the scientific names, a description of the items, and the quantity or volume to be imported. In all cases the importer must provide details on the routing, transport mode, and expected date of arrival. The importer is required to specify if they have access to a registered Quarantine Approved Premise (QAP). When the importer (or the clearing agent) has submitted the completed applications form, the Department of Quarantine will contact their counterpart in the exporting country to request verification. Each import requires a separate permit and must complete the full verification process. The Quarantine Import Permit has to be signed by the Director of Quarantine. The DNQB estimates that the procedure for obtaining an import permit takes 3 days. | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2006-09-20 | 9999-09-09 |
| 10 | Business Registration | Business Registration and Verification Service (SERVE) | Licensing of Commercial Activities |
To import or export any commodities, the business is required to be registered as a licensed business ( Decree-Law No. 24/2011, on Licensing of Commercial Activities 24/2011 ) | Registration Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-03-21 | 2011-01-24 | 9999-09-09 |
| 11 | Exporter/ Importer License by Regulating Commission of Pharmaceutical Activities | Ministry of Health | Pharmaceutical Activities |
Decree-Law No. 12/2004 on Pharmaceutical Activities set down the requirements for licensing the import of and export of medicines for human use. To import or export medicines the business is required to be registered as a licensed business (Licensing of Commercial Activities 24/2011) and licensed by the Regulating Commission of Pharmaceutical Activities. The detailed information required by the Regulating Commission is listed under Article 3. A technical manager must be designated as the responsible person for complying with all the technical norms, and must be a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or pharmacy assistant. The Ministry of Health is required to verify through inspection the technical adequacy of the premises and the means of transport for importing or exporting the pharmaceuticals. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2004-05-26 | 9999-09-09 |
| 12 | Import Permit for Medicines | Ministry of Health | Pharmaceutical Activities |
The National Drugs and Medicines Policy provides further information on the requirements for importing pharmaceuticals. The Ministry of Health, Directorate of Pharmacy is responsible for monitoring, controlling and regulating the import and export of medicines. The Ministry of Trade and Development (specified in the National Drugs and Medicines Policy) is responsible for issuing a general trade license for a corporation prior to it submitting an application to the Drug Administration to operate as a medicine importer. The existing fees for obtaining a pharmacy license and an importer/wholesaler license are $500 and $1000 respectively. Both licenses are valid for three years and can be renewed. | Permit Requirement | Export | 2023-03-21 | 2004-05-26 | 9999-09-09 |
| 13 | Export Permit for Medicines | Ministry of Health | Pharmaceutical Activities |
The National Drugs and Medicines Policy provides further information on the requirements for importing pharmaceuticals. The Ministry of Health, Directorate of Pharmacy is responsible for monitoring, controlling and regulating the import and export of medicines. The Ministry of Trade and Development (specified in the National Drugs and Medicines Policy) is responsible for issuing a general trade license for a corporation prior to it submitting an application to the Drug Administration to operate as a medicine importer. The existing fees for obtaining a pharmacy license and an importer/wholesaler license are $500 and $1000 respectively. Both licenses are valid for three years and can be renewed. | Permit Requirement | Export | 2023-03-21 | 2004-05-26 | 9999-09-09 |
| 14 | License by the National Drug Administration | Ministry of Health | Pharmaceutical Activities |
All (drug) importers are required to: be licensed by the National Drug Administration and to “fulfill standard requirements of the Ministry of Health in providing and maintaining suitable premises and quality procedures including appropriate storage conditions for medicines to preserve their quality and efficacy (Good Distribution Practices) and that qualified personnel are available to ensure good pharmacy practices.” | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2004-05-26 | 9999-09-09 |
| 15 | Tobacco Import Permit by Ministry of Health | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Tobacco Control Regime Decree Law 14/2016 |
Tobacco products require an import permit from the Ministry of Health. Tobacco products sold in Timor- Leste may not have contents of the following items greater than: 10 mg per cigarette for tar; 1 mg per cigarette for nicotine, and 10 mg per cigarette for carbon monoxide (Article 9 Decree Law 14/2016 The Tobacco Control Regime). Importers are required to submit annual reports to the Ministry of Health listing the average levels of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide (Article 4, the report template is shown in Annex III Ministry of Health Statutory Order No. 2/2018, of January 10). | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2004-01-30 | 9999-09-09 |
| 16 | Labeling Requirements for Tobacco Products | Ministry of Health | Regulations for Labeling of Tobacco Products |
Decree-Law n.o 14/2016 of June 8, of the Regime for Tobacco Control, which entered into force in November of 2016, has the primary purpose of fighting tobacco use, insofar as its provisions are especially aimed at preventing the consumption of tobacco products, as well as raising awareness and education for health. | Permit Requirement | Export | 2023-03-21 | 2018-01-10 | 9999-09-09 |
| 17 | Request for Authorization of a Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricant Trading Transaction | Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) | National Petroleum Authority Decree-Law No 20/2008 |
Before the transportation of Fuel, Biofuel, and Lubricant into the Territory of Timor-Leste or from the Territory of Timor-Leste to foreign countries is initiated, Licensed Fuel Importers and Exporters shall submit to ANPM a “Request for Authorization of a Fuel, Biofuel, and Lubricant Trading Transaction” | Performance Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-03-21 | 2016-01-28 | 9999-09-09 |
| 18 | Import Permit for Motor Vehicles | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Decree-Law No. 30/2011, Conditions and Procedures to be observed in relation to the import of motor vehicles |
Decree-Law No. 30/2011 sets down the requirements and procedures for importing motor vehicles. The Decree distinguishes between light motor vehicles for personal and mixed use with a cargo capacity of less than four tons, from heavy passenger vehicles (seating more than 20 persons), and heavy goods vehicles. Light motor vehicles are required to be either new or less than five years old. There is no age restriction on the importation of heavy passenger or heavy goods vehicles. | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2013-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 19 | Import Permit from Ministry of Defense and National Security | Ministry of Interior | Licensing of Commercial Activities |
Explosives for military use and construction (earth works) require an import permit from the Ministry of Defense and National Security. Timor-Leste does not have a list of dangerous goods. When importers note they are importing ‘dangerous goods’ this is based on the definition in the exporting country. | Permit Requirement | Export | 2023-03-21 | 2004-01-30 | 9999-09-09 |
| 20 | HCFC Import License | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Licensing of Commercial Activities |
Imports of refrigerators, air-conditioners, and refrigerant gas which contain ozone-depleting substances are, starting in 2013, being phased out and may only be imported by registered importers in possession of a HCFC Import License. The HCFC Import License allows for either the import of cylinders containing HCFCs or refrigeration on air conditioning equipment containing HCFCs. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-03-21 | 2004-01-30 | 9999-09-09 |
| 21 | Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) Registration | Autoridade Tributária Timor-Leste | Taxes and Duties Act |
Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) are issued by the Autoridade Tributária Timor-Leste (ATTL) free of charge | Registration Requirement | Export | 2023-04-02 | 2008-04-25 | 9999-09-09 |
| 22 | Trading License for Import and export Fuel, Biofuel and Lubricant | Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) | Regulation No. 2/2016 on Trading Activities |
All entities wishing to perform Fuel, Biofuel, and Lubricant Trading Activities are required to register with the ANPM and obtain the corresponding License. Entities already registered and licensed by the ANPM for the performance of other Downstream Activities shall apply for and obtain a specific, independent, registration and License if they intend to carry out Fuel, Biofuel, and Lubricant Trading Activities, unless the Trading Activities are merely deemed as ancillary or supporting activities of another Downstream Activity, in which case Article 8.2 of Decree-Law No. 1/2012, of 1 February 2012 on Downstream Sector, applies. | Licensing Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-04-05 | 2023-04-28 | 9999-09-09 |
| 23 | Granting, Amendment and Renewal of Downstream Activities Licenses | Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) | Decree-Law 1/2012 on the Downstream Sector |
Downstream Activities are carried out under the following Licenses; (a) Supply Activities License;(b) Processing Activities License; (c) Storage Activities License; (d) Transport Activities License; (e) Marketing Activities License; (f) Trading Activities License; (g) License for construction and operation of pipelines and fuel distribution networks; (h) License for construction and operation of fuel supply stations; (i) Licenses authorizing the performance of any other activities falling within the scope of the ANPM’s authority, as may be specifically provided for in regulations to be approved by the latter. | Licensing Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-04-06 | 2014-10-24 | 9999-09-09 |
| 24 | Authorization for the import of poultry and poultry products | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Ministerial Order No. 5/MAP/2018 on the Prohibition of Importation of Poultry And Poultry Products |
The importation of unprocessed (raw) poultry and poultry products (meat/eggs) are subject to prior authorization under the terms of the law | Restriction | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2018-03-13 | 0002-12-10 |
| 25 | Authorization for temporary export of Cultural heritage | Timor-Leste Customs Authority | Decree-Law No. 33 / 2017 of the 6th of September 2017 on Legal Regime Of Cultural Heritage |
Temporary export of movable cultural heritage for exhibition or other cultural purposes and authorized by the member of the East Timor Government responsible for culture. | Restriction | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2017-09-06 | 0002-12-12 |
| 26 | Authorization for Export of objects of art and those from archaeological works | Timor-Leste Customs Authority | Decree-Law No. 33 / 2017 of the 6th of September 2017 on Legal Regime Of Cultural Heritage |
The export of objects of art and those from archaeological works are subject to the authorization of the member of the East Timor Government responsible for culture. | Restriction | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2017-09-06 | 0002-12-22 |
| 27 | Export Prohibition of Cultural heritage | Timor-Leste Customs Authority | Decree-Law No. 33 / 2017 of the 6th of September 2017 on Legal Regime Of Cultural Heritage |
The export of goods belonging to the movable cultural heritage, even if not entered in the patrimonial register of classification or inventory, is strictly prohibited. | Prohibited Goods | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2017-05-06 | 0002-12-12 |
| 28 | Import of Bags, Packaging and Other Plastic objects | Ministry of Finance | Decree-Law No. 37/2020 Regulating Sale, Import and Production of Bags, Packaging and other Plastic Objects |
Importers or purchasers of single-use plastic bags and packaging, with headquarters or a permanent commercial establishment in the national territory, are liable for the environmental tax. | Duty/Tax Payable | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2020-09-23 | 0002-12-16 |
| 29 | Labeling requirements for plastic material | Ministry of Finance | Decree-Law No. 37/2020 Regulating Sale, Import and Production of Bags, Packaging and other Plastic Objects |
Labeling, advertising, and the presentation of plastic material or objects shall not mislead the consumer. Appropriate labeling or identification to enable traceability of the plastic material or article in accordance with the governing laws. Other relevant information, such as the name and quantity of the substances released by an active component, etc should be included. | Labeling, Marking and Packaging requirements | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2020-09-23 | 0002-12-14 |
| 30 | Import License for hydrochlorofluorocarbons and of products, materials, equipment or vehicles that have been designed to use substances that deplete the ozone layer | Ministry of Finance | Decree-Law No. 36/2012 on Regulating Import/Export of any Substance Damaging Ozone Layer |
The government department responsible for the environment, issues an annual quota that establishes the maximum admissible limit for the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2012-07-18 | 0002-12-20 |
| 31 | Export License for hydrochlorofluorocarbons and of products, materials, equipment or vehicles that have been designed to use substances that deplete the ozone layer | Ministry of Finance | Decree-Law No. 36/2012 on Regulating Import/Export of any Substance Damaging Ozone Layer |
The export of hydrochlorofluorocarbons and products, materials, equipment, or vehicles that have been designed to use substances that deplete the ozone layer is dependent on prior registration and obtaining a license from the department government responsible for the environment | Licensing Requirement | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2012-07-18 | 0002-12-12 |
| 32 | Registration for hydrochlorofluorocarbons and of products, materials, equipment or vehicles that have been designed to use substances that deplete the ozone layer | Ministry of Finance | Decree-Law No. 36/2012 on Regulating Import/Export of any Substance Damaging Ozone Layer |
The import or export of hydrochlorofluorocarbons and products, materials, equipment, or vehicles that have been designed to use substances that deplete the ozone layer is dependent on prior registration and obtaining a license from the department government responsible for the environment. | Registration Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-05-21 | 2012-07-18 | 0002-12-14 |
| 33 | Import of Fishing Vessels | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MAPPF) | Decree-Law No. 6/2004 Of 21st of April 2004 on General Bases Of The Legal Regime For The Management And Regulation Of Fisheries And Aquaculture |
The manufacture or import of fishing vessels shall be subject to prior authorization from the Minister of Agriculture, and Fisheries(MAF) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2004-04-21 | 0002-12-16 |
| 34 | Commercial Fishing License | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MAPPF) | Government Decree No. 5/2004 on General Regulation on Fishing |
The Commercial Fishing Permit shall be granted to the different types of commercial fishing: (a) Artisanal fishing; (b) Semi-industrial fishing; (c) Industrial fishing; (d) Fishery-related operations. | Permit Requirement | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2004-03-18 | 0002-12-18 |
| 35 | Certificate of Quality for Exporting Fisheries | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MAPPF) | Decree-Law No. 6/2004 Of 21st of April 2004 on General Bases Of The Legal Regime For The Management And Regulation Of Fisheries And Aquaculture |
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries shall create the necessary services to ensure the surveillance of the fish for export and shall establish the form, modalities, and requirements for the issuance of a certificate of quality for the fish | Certificate Requirement | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2004-04-21 | 0002-12-16 |
| 36 | Export License for Forest Resources | Ministry of Finance | Law No 14/ 2017 of 2nd of August 2017 on Legal Regime For Forestry |
Pending the adoption of specific legislation on the licensing and export procedure for forest resources, UNTAET Regulation 2000/ 17 shall remain in force | Licensing Requirement | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2017-08-02 | 0002-12-16 |
| 37 | Authorization from General Inspection of Games (IGJ) for Import and export of lottery cards and other social and amusement games printed | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Decree-Law No. 6/2016 of 20th of April 2016 Legal Regime For Licensing, Operation And Control Of The Activity Of Games And Entertainment, Gaming Machines And Traditional Games |
The production, import, export, destruction, and sale of lottery cards and other social and amusement games printed matter require the authorization of the General Inspection of Games (IGJ) | Permit Requirement | Export , Import | 2023-05-21 | 2016-04-20 | 0002-12-18 |
| 38 | Certificate of Origin for export of coffee | Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI) | Ministerial Diploma No. 01/2009 Of 18 September 2009 Certification Procedures For The Origin Of Café De Timor-Leste |
Coffee can only be exported if accompanied by the forms of certificates of origin duly endorsed and stamped by the National Directorate of External Trade (DNCE) | Certificate Requirement | Export | 2023-05-21 | 2009-09-18 | 0002-12-12 |
| 39 | Import License for white arms or any objects which may be used as weapons | Ministry of Interior | Decree-Law No. 30 / 2014 of 29th October 2014 Legal regime for the import, production, trade, possession and use of bladed weapons |
The import, production, and sale of bladed weapons or any objects that may be used as bladed weapons require a license to be issued by the member of the Government responsible for trade, preceded by a favorable opinion from the member of the Government responsible for security. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2014-10-29 | 0002-12-10 |
| 40 | Import Prohibitions on cryptological devices | Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) | Decree- Law No. 11/2003 of 29th July 2003 on Establishing the Basis of Telecommunications |
To safeguard the security of the State and the interests of national defense, the importation, supply, and use of cryptological devices is prohibited. | Prohibited Goods | Import | 2023-05-21 | 2003-07-29 | 0002-12-16 |
| 41 | Authorization to Import Commercialize Medicines | Ministry of Health | Pharmaceutical Activities |
No medicine may be imported, stored, sold, or exported without prior authorization of commercialization granted by the Ministry of Health | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-05-22 | 2004-05-26 | 0002-12-10 |
| 42 | Registrations of an Imported Motor Vehicle | National Directorate for Land Transport (DNTT) | Decree- Law No. 64 /2022 -First amendment to Decree-Law no. 30/2011, of July 27, Conditions and Procedures to be Observed Regarding the Import of Motor Vehicles |
The Customs Authority, the National Directorate of Land Transport, and the National Directorate of Foreign Trade decided to apply this “Single Procedure for Requesting the Import of Motor Vehicles” in order to standardize the procedures between the three institutions, also allowing the importer to have a clear knowledge of the requirements necessary to import motor vehicles | Registration Requirement | Import | 2023-10-30 | 2023-03-24 | 0002-12-20 |
| 43 | Import of Commercial Vehicles | National Director of External Trade | Decree- Law No. 64 /2022 -First amendment to Decree-Law no. 30/2011, of July 27, Conditions and Procedures to be Observed Regarding the Import of Motor Vehicles |
According to Article 4 of Decree-Law 30/2011, republished by DL no. 64/2022, anyone wishing to import vehicles must check the rules set out in the aforementioned diploma before the vehicle is imported into Timor-Leste. | General | Import | 2023-11-01 | 2023-03-24 | 0002-12-18 |
| 44 | Approval from National Director of the External Trade (NDET) for Importing Vehicles for Commercial Purposes | National Director of External Trade | Decree- Law No. 64 /2022 -First amendment to Decree-Law no. 30/2011, of July 27, Conditions and Procedures to be Observed Regarding the Import of Motor Vehicles |
Importers of commercial vehicles, notably for sale, leasing, hiring, or exchange shall obtain written approval from the National Director of the External Trade (NDET) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2023-11-01 | 2023-03-24 | 0002-12-16 |
| 45 | Import of Motor Vehicles (Over Five Years Old) | Timor-Leste Customs Authority | Decree- Law No. 64 /2022 -First amendment to Decree-Law no. 30/2011, of July 27, Conditions and Procedures to be Observed Regarding the Import of Motor Vehicles |
An imported passenger car or light vehicle for mixed use in which the vehicle is more than 5 years from the date of manufacture (chassis date) to the date of entry into the customs territory of Timor-Leste, its import is permitted under the following conditions laid down in this measure | General | Import | 2023-11-01 | 2023-03-24 | 0002-12-16 |
| 46 | Export Permit for Plant or Plant-based Products | Quarantine and Biosecurity Unit (QBU) | Decree- Law No. 36/2023 Phytosanitary and Quarantine |
Exporters are required to apply for the export permit to the National Directorate of Quarantine and Biosecurity, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry (MAPPF). | Permit Requirement | Export | 2024-02-04 | 2003-01-01 | 0002-12-04 |
| 47 | Environmental License | Autoridade Nacional de Licenciamento Ambiental (ANLA, I.P.) | Decree-Law No. 5 / 2011 of 9 February for ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING |
This law creates a system of environmental licensing for public and private projects likely to produce environmental and social impacts on the environment. The system of licensing is a system based on assessing the size of the potential environmental impact of projects taking into account their nature, size, technical characteristics and location. | Licensing Requirement | Export , Import , Transit | 2024-03-20 | 2011-02-09 | 0002-12-02 |