By JarranewsTV Staff Reporter
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a public notice calling on all Customs and Excise Agents to apply for the renewal of their operating licences for the year 2026.
According to the notice dated 4th February 2026, the directive is issued pursuant to Section 217 of the Customs and Excise Act 2010 and Regulation 290(1) of the Customs and Excise Regulations 2012. The Commissioner General has urged all agents concerned to submit their renewal applications on or before 31st March 2026, stressing that applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
The GRA outlined several conditions that applicants must meet. These include the payment of a non-refundable application fee of D5,000 for new applicants and a non-refundable renewal fee of D2,000. Applicants must be of Gambian nationality, conversant with customs laws and regulations, and must operate from a registered place of business.
Additionally, applicants are required to present a valid tax clearance certificate issued by the Gambia Revenue Authority and provide security in the form of a bank guarantee worth D1,000,000 or landed property of equivalent value within the Greater Banjul Area. Applicants must also be of good standing with no prior criminal convictions.
Upon approval of an application, successful applicants will be required to pay a licence fee of D15,000, furnish a bond using Form CB.11 or make a cash deposit as determined by the Commissioner General, which shall not be less than D250,000. Agents may also be required to submit a tariff of service charges for approval and must present a letter of appointment from the owner of goods before clearing any consignment.
The Authority warned that continuing to operate as a Customs and Excise Agent without renewing a licence constitutes an offence under the Customs and Excise Act 2010.
For further information, the public is advised to visit the GRA website at www.gra.gm or contact the Authority via info@gra.gm.
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