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Export Documentation
The JA-ICC is a one-stop-shop for the checking, certification and legalisation of commercial documents for the Arab markets. Only the JA-ICC Certificate of Origin should be used for the 19 Arab countries we represent. We do not accept European Certificates of Origin. The Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin is issued by the JA-ICC directly to its members and is also distributed through the local Chamber network throughout Ireland for non members . JA-ICC Certificates of Origin must be certified by the JA-ICC following completion by the exporter. When there is a requirement for certificates and other documents to also be legalised. the JA-ICC will arrange this with the relevant Arab embassy. The Certificate of Origin is required for the following reasons:
- It is a legislative requirement of the importing Arab country
- To comply with Letter of Credit or banking requirements
- It is proof of origin for importer
- To meet customs authorities requirements
Certificates of Origin can be accepted in Arabic and French. If your certificate is in either of these languages, please provide an English translation.
Certificate of Origin
Instructions for the completion of the JA-ICC Certificate of Origin are printed on the reverse of the blue application section of the Certificate of Origin.
- Certification will not be carried out unless the complete 3-part set is submitted
- The documents submitted must not contain erasures or superimposed corrections (Tipp-Ex)
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The Certificate of Origin set must be completed in typescript - each copy in an identical manner
- Original is certified or legalised
- Application copy is returned with the original
- Control copy is retained by the JA-ICC
Application and control copies must be dated and signed in boxes 8 and 9
- The consignor/exporter in box 1 must be an Irish registered company within the 26 counties. If the exporter is an Irish company exporting on behalf of another, the exporting Irish company's name and address must be listed, stating that the export is on behalf of [exporting company's name and address]. The consignor/exporter must match on all documentation.
- The full name and address of the manufacturer must be included in box 6 and must match box 5
- All boxes, with the exception of box 4 which is optional, must be completed
- Every Certificate of Origin must be accompanied by an original signed invoice with the exception of Libya which will accept a photocopy invoice
- Copies of the Certificate of Origin are also issued by the JA-ICC (photocopies cannot be certified). Some local chambers can supply copy Certificates of Origin
Obtaining a blank JA-ICC Certificate of Origin
Members: Blank Certificates of Origin can be purchased directly from the JA-ICC at a cost of €2 per Certificate.
Non-members: Certificates of Origin can be purchased directly from your local Chamber of Commerce. All documents must be stamped by your local Chamber before submitting to the JA-ICC.
Invoice certification
- Invoices should be originals and signed by an authorised signatory. Scanned signatories are not accepted
- The full name and address of the Arab consignee at the final destination should appear on the invoice. This should match box 2 on the Certificate of Origin.
- Invoices must show currency and a value - even if the value is for customs purposes only
- Some countries require a statement on invoices. Please check individual country page requirements
Other documents
Health, Radiation and Halal Certificates and Packing Lists which accompany a Certificate of Origin and Invoice must be originally signed by the issuer. All details must match throughout all documents.
- All other documents must be originals. If you do not have the original, then the copy submitted must be stamped and signed by either the issuing authority or by a notary public and state, "This copy is a true copy of the original".
- All documents must show the full name and address of the Arab consignee at the final destination
- The document must bear the original signature of an authorised signatory of the organisation which issued the document and must be dated
- Some countries require documents which do not relate to a Certificate of Origin to be stamped by a Notary Public and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Please check individual country page.
Fixed Costs
| Certification | MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Origin and 1 invoice | €50 | €56 |
| Extra invoice or other document | €17 | €17 |
| Copy documents | €12 | €12 |
| Halal certificate | €29 | €29 |
| Legalisation (excludes embassy legalisation fees) | MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Origin and 1 invoice | €71 | €76 |
| Extra invoice or other document | €17 | €17 |
| Any copy documents | €12 | €12 |
| Halal Certificate | €29 | €29 |
The above charges are for JA-ICC certification and courier to Arab Embassies and exclude legalisation fees charged by embassies. As legalisation fees have to be paid at the time they are presented to the embassy, full payment must be received with all documents.
- All documents for certification and legalisation must be submitted before 1.00pm as they must be checked thoroughly before forwarding to the relevant embassy.
- Two sets of photocopies of all documents must be accompanied with the originals
- Payment must be sent with all documents
- A covering letter must be sent with all documents
- Non members: all documents must be stamped by your local Chamber of Commerce before submission
Variable Costs
Please visit the countries page for more information on variable legalisation costs. Ocassionally, embassy' rules and regulations change overnight. We bear no responsibility for any such changes which regrettably must be passed directly to exporters.
