TIN Registration

Registering As an Importer/Exporter

It is a requirement for all Importers and Exporters to register with PNG Customs as a measure to integrate with the Taxation Division of Internal Revenue Commission (IRC), ease in facilitating trade and cargo clearance.

NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT IMAGES, OR HARD COPIES WHEN SUBMITTING DOCUMENTATION.

Please convert all documents into PDF format and forward to tin.registration@customs.gov.pg

What to do when submitting applications?

  • DO NOT submit images as an application, these include:
    • Submitting in applications in an image format
    • Submitting in official documents as taken as a regular picture and not scanned through a scan/copy machine (showing signs of creasing/folding/view at different angles).
  • DO NOT submit official documentation scanned via a `cam-scanner`, and/or with a visible watermark on said documents – this also includes:
    • Submitting in official documents as taken as a regular picture and not scanned through a scan/copy machine (showing signs of creasing/folding/view at different angles).
  • DO NOT submit TIN certificates that do not clearly show the seal of authority and signature – validated by the IRC.
  • DO NOT submit blurry or unclear documents, IDs, certificates etc...
  • DO NOT submit illegible hand-written application forms, statements, etc...
  • DO NOT submit application forms (G26) that have been outdated.
  • ALL INFORMATION submitted via application for registration MUST be clear, concise and consistent.

What do you need to get?

In order to register as any of the following, one must acquire the following before lodging with a local Customs Agent/Broker:

Contact our licensed Brokers/Agents 

Individual(s)

  1. Original and completed Form G26 (a & b), and signed.
  2. Original copy of TIN (Tax Identification Number) Certificate, or confirmation letter from the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of said certificate.
    PNG IRC - TIN Registration 
  3. Copy of the Original surrended Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
     NOTE: In the case of imported vehicles, importers are to also provide a Statutory Declaration form - signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths declaring ownership and import of said vehicle(s)
  4. Copy of valid identification, e.g. driver's license, passport, employment ID, work permit etc...

Company/Business(s)

  1. Original and completed Form G26 (a & b), signed and stamped with company seal.
  2. Original copy of TIN (Tax Identification Number) Certificate, or confirmation letter from the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of said certificate.
    PNG IRC - TIN Registration 
  3. Copy of the Original surrended Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
     NOTE: In the case of imported vehicles, importers are to also provide a Statutory Declaration form - signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths declaring ownership and import of said vehicle(s)
  4. Copy of IPA certificate and business name extract
     NOTE:
    •  If the entity does not have a IPA certificate, they may provide a letter from IPA stating the validity of the business/company/institute.
    •  Individuals who are registering as a Sole proprietorship may register under their name - trading as the business.

Other(s) - Government bodies, schools, partnerships...

  1. Original and completed Form G26 (a & b), signed and stamped with company seal.
  2. Original copy of TIN (Tax Identification Number) Certificate, or confirmation letter from the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of said certificate.
    PNG IRC - TIN Registration 
  3. Copy of the Original surrended Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
     NOTE: In the case of imported vehicles, importers are to also provide a Statutory Declaration form - signed and stamped by a commissioner of oaths declaring ownership and import of said vehicle(s)
  4. Copy of IPA certificate and business name extract

     NOTE: If the entity does not have a IPA certificate, they may provide a letter from IPA stating the validity of the business/company/institute.

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