Customs Registration

Once a company has been set up in Thailand, including Value Added Tax (VAT) registration
and corporate bank account establishment, the import and export processes can begin.
 

Register to use e-Customs system

The procedures for importing goods into Thailand have been centralized into the online
e-Customs system. In order to register for the system, the importer (either as an individual
or business entity) must already possess a ‘digital certificate’. The digital certificate
is an electronic signature file used to confirm the identity and authenticity of the sender of
electronic documents; it is essential for all companies in Thailand with any online operations,
including import and export registration.

Once a digital certificate is in place, the importer may proceed to register for the e-Customs system. 
Companies can choose to either register with the system directly (i.e. at their own office) or through
an agent. For the latter option, the agent will handle the registration. When registering to use the
e-Customs system directly, the following tasks are required:
 

• e-Customs software must be installed on the company IT system and digital certificates verified
   
• The importer must register with Thai Customs at one of the following: the Registration and
  Customs Privileges Sub-Division; Customs Procedures and Valuation Standard Bureau;
  or the General Administration Division at each Customs office
   
• The accuracy and readiness of message exchange with e-Customs system must be tested
   
• Once tests are completed successfully, the Communication and IT Bureau will issue e-Customs
  registration ID, and the process is complete.

For more information: Online Customs Registration

For download: Online Customs Registration Manual (available in Thai version)