Any natural person (individual) who is a Liberian citizen and is 18 years of age and above can become a Customs Broker.

a) Complete a Customs Broker licensing application form and submit online or in person, along with two passport sized pictures and a valid government issued identification card (Driver License, Social Security ID, Passport or Voters Registration card) b) Must have the requisite technical knowledge and/or skills required of a customs broker acquired by training and/or practice c) Must sit and pass a Customs Brokers Competency Examination to be administered by the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) d. Possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) e. Possess a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and remain tax compliant f. Be free of criminal conviction and provide a valid Police Clearance g. Pay a licensing fees as provided for in Regulation promulgated by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning under Section 2111 of the LRC relating to Fee Structure for Occupational and Professional Business Licensing

The Customs Brokers License application form is available free of charge.

Yes. The amount to be paid for the Customs Broker License is provided for in the Regulation promulgated by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning under Section 2111 of the LRC relating to Fee Structure for Occupational and Professional Business Licensing

The validity period for a Customs Brokers License will be Initial one year. It will be renewed thereafter and could be extended for one or more years based on the Customs Brokers risk profile. However, no license validity period will exceed three years.

a) For Sole Proprietorship, at least one person (the proprietor/owner) must be a licensed Customs Broker (natural person); For all other business entities (partnership, association and corporation) at least two (2) officers, members, agents or employees must be a licensed Customs Broker (natural person) b) Must have a valid Business registration and/or Article of Incorporation and any other legal business formation documents c) Possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) d) Possess a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and remain tax compliant e) Must secure an indemnity bond as follows a. Sole proprietorship – US$5,000.00 (Five Thousand United States Dollars) b. Partnership: US$10,000.00 (Ten Thousand United States Dollars) C. Corporation or Association: US$15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand United States Dollars) f). Pay a licensing fees as provided for in Regulation promulgated by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning under Section 2111 of the LRC relating to Fee Structure for Occupational and Professional Business Licensing

A Customs Brokers License application form is available and can be downloaded from the LRA website. It can also be obtained from the ground floor of the LRA Headquarters and at the Customs Business Office – Free Port of Monrovia.