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ARTA mandates the on-boarding of 73 TRGAs to the TradeNet platform

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The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) directs the mandatory onboarding of the 73 Trade Regulatory Government Agencies (TRGAs) to the TradeNet through the issuance of Memorandum Circular (MC) 2021-01 last 05 March 2021.  TradeNet is an online platform that harmonizes all licenses and permits for imports and exports.

The MC provides specific guidelines and timelines for the onboarding of the TRGAs. The onboarding process must only take ten (10) weeks from the issuance of the said MC and receipt of the individual letter-request. ARTA assures that administrative sanctions will be filed on with non-compliant agencies. Continue reading → ARTA mandates the on-boarding of 73 TRGAs to the TradeNet platform

Exporters support establishment of TradeNet

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The export sector fully supports the establishment of the TradeNet which aims to harmonize government trade processes and gradually reduce red-tape in the paperless processing of import and export permits.

The TradeNet will serve as an automated permit, licensing and clearance system integrated into one platform for 66 Trade Regulatory Government Agencies (TRGAs) and 10 economic zones. It will cover the functions of the National Single Window (NSW). Continue reading → Exporters support establishment of TradeNet