Unified UAE Legislation Database

FAQ: When is a Certificate of Origin required, and who issues it in the UAE?

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Answer:

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is an official document that certifies the country of origin of a product. CO is required when goods are being exported or re-exported from the UAE to another country and the importing country requires proof of the origin of the goods for customs clearance, trade agreements, or tariff benefits.

 

CO is issued by the Chambers of Commerce in each emirate. These are the authorized entities:

- Dubai Chamber of Commerce https://www.dubaichamber.com

- Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce https://www.abudhabichamber.ae

- Sharjah Chamber of Commerce https://www.sharjah.gov.ae

- Ajman Chamber https://www.ajmanchamber.ae

- RAK Chamber https://www.rakchamber.ae

- Fujairah Chamber of Commerce https://www.onlinechamber.ae/english.php 

- Umm Al Quwain Chamber https://uaqchamber.online/ 

 

Basis:

Federal Law No. 11 of 2019 On the Rules and Certificates of Origin