Who Is A Clearing Agent?
Clearing agents or a customs border clearance agency ensure legal and quick passage through border agencies. They do this by managing customs inspections, dealing directly with the customs officers, and negotiating customs duty with local customs authorities depending on the cargo and country.
How To Become A Clearing Agent In Uganda
In Uganda clearing agents require a license to operate. They have to prove their financial standing and pass a written exam followed by a oral exam. However, import/export houses in Uganda can operate on their own at specific customs points where their goods are required to pass.
- Application to the Commissioner Customs Department.
- Non individual TIN with import and export as a registered tax type.
- Customs clearing agent license from the Commissioner Customs.
- Valid license number for the period.
- The Customs Agency employees must have valid TINs with up-todate email addresses.
How Much Does A Clearing And Forwarding Agent Earn In Uganda?
Salary range for the majority of workers in Clearing and forwarding agents – from USh498,849 to USh2,610,749 per month. A Clearing and forwarding agents typically earns between USh498,849 and USh1,743,039 net per month at the start of the job.
How Do You Appoint A Clearing Agent On URA Portal?
To appoint an Agent, Consignee/Traders selects Appoint Agent 5. A dialog box will open for the trader to enter the TIN and date of appointment of the firm being appointed 6. The TIN of the client appointing will be auto populated and the trader enters the TIN of the clearing Firm to appoint the agent firm in the next.
What Is The Work Of A Clearing Agent?
Customs House Agent (CHA), also called Customs Broker or Customs Clearing Agent is a person licensed to act as an agent for transaction of any business relating to the entry or departure of conveyances or the import or export of goods at a Customs-controlled area.
How Much Do Customs Officers Earn At URA?
UGX 6,000,000/yrUganda Revenue Authority Salaries
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Customs Officer salaries – 3 salaries reported | UGX 6,000,000/yr |
| Office Assistant salaries – 2 salaries reported | UGX 9,636,000/yr |
| Office Administrator salaries – 2 salaries reported | UGX 24,000,000/yr |
| Customs Officer salaries – 1 salaries reported | UGX 6,000,000/yr |
How Do I Get A Clearing And Forwarding Agent License?
To apply for CFA a person must submit to the Commissioner for Customs and Excise Department the following documents;
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate for the Company (for new applicants only)
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate for each Director (for new applicants only)
How Do I Register As A Shipping Agent?
Required Documents
- Completed NIMASA form.
- Recently obtained Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Completed CAC 7 form (Certified True Copy)
- Incorporation Certificate copy.
- Memorandum and Article of Association (Certified True Copy)
- Recently Audited Report.
- Completed CAC Form 2.1.
- Proof of company’s filed annual returns.
What Is Clearing And Forwarding Course?
Course overview
Clearing and Forwarding agents are a link between the owners of goods and owners of means of transport. They help cargo owners in efficient movement of goods to the buyers by completing a number of procedural and documentary formalities.
What Are The Documents Required To Clear A Shipment?
- Bill of Entry:
- Commercial Invoice.
- Bill of Lading / Airway bill :
- Import License.
- Insurance certificate.
- Purchase order/Letter of Credit.
- Technical write up, literature etc. for specific goods if any.
- Industrial License if any.
What Is The Best Clearing Agent?
Xylene
- The most commonly used clearing agent is xylene.
- Since 1950s, it is used as a safest alternative to dangerous chemicals such as aniline oil, benzene and chloroform.