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.

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

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:

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Individual(s)

  1. Original and complete 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 Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
  4. Copy of valid identification, e.g. driver's license, passport, employment ID, etc...

Company/Business(s)

  1. Original and complete 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 Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
  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 complete Form G26 (a & b), signed and stamped with organization's 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 Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
  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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