Malawi - Obtain License to Export Forest Produce

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Prepare the required documents and visit the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment office.
2. Go to the Department of forestry to submit the required documents, where by the service desk officer will provide you with the License application form after verifying the submitted documents
3. Fill the application form and submit it to the service desk officer for review
4. The officer will check the application and if correct, you will be directed to the accounts office to pay the license application fees
5. Pay the application fees as instructed and obtain the, payment receipt
6. The application will be processed and availed for collection
7. Visit the department office and pay the license fee, then collect the complete licence
   
   

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Required Documents

• Identification documents
• Business registration certificate
• Certificate of incorporation
• Tax Payer Identification Number
• Application form issued at the office

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, Department of Forestry

Lingadzi House, City Centre,

Private Bag 394,

Lilongwe 3, Malawi

Tel: (+256) 0888 100 585

Fax: (+256) 1773397

Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

• Both Citizens and Residence

Fees

• Application fee: MK 2000

Validity

• One year

Documents to Use

• Application form: PDF

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Five working days

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Instructions

• You must obtain export permit for you to export forest produce

Required Information

• Names
• Address
• Contact details
• Registration number
• Tax Payer Identifications

Need for the Document

• You need to be a licensed export for you to deal in exporting forest produce

Information which might help

• Forestry Act: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Malawi Trade Portal: Link

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