FAQs
Certificate of Origin Frequently asked Questions
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN BLANK CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FORMS?
Forms are available from the Chamber
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC) AND ARAB-BRITISH CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN?
Arab-British certificates are required for exports to countries in the Arab League of Nations. EC C of O's are issued for all other countries around the world.
DO I NEED TO REGISTER MY SIGNATURE BEFORE I CAN SIGN DOCUMENTS?
If you are applying for documents for the first time you will need to complete a Formal Undertaking and Authorised Signatory Form. For a copy of the Standard Rules that apply for these procedures click here.
CAN I SEND MY DOCUMENTS BY POST?
Yes, accompanied by a company cheque made payable to the Chamber.
Documents for Certification will be processed the same day and be made available for collection. Please remember to supply a SAE for your documents if you would like them returning by post.
DO YOU CERTIFY INVOICES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS?
Yes. The documents must be signed by a signatory from your company who is detailed on the Authorised Signatory Form that you have lodged with us.
DO YOU REQUIRE COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS?
Yes. We need three extra copies for any documents requiring legalisation. For all others you MUST provide us with an extra originally signed copy for our records (This does not apply to Certificates of Origin).
DO THE CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN HAVE TO BE SIGNED BY THE COMPANY?
Yes. We need three extra copies for any documents requiring legalisation. For all others please provide us with an extra originally signed copy for our records (This does not apply to Certificates of Origin).
DO THE CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN HAVE TO BE SIGNED BY MY COMPANY
Yes. On the EC C of O sign the pink application only (bottom right hand corner) and on the Arab-British certificate sign the blue and green application and control copies only (bottom right hand corner).
CAN I HAVE AN EC CERTIFICATE WITH AN ARAB DESTINATION?
Yes, accompanied by a signed indemnity declaration on your company headed paper click here for wording.
DO I HAVE TO SHOW THE MANUFACTURERS NAME/S AND ADDRESS/ES ON THE FRONT OF THE ARAB CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN?
Yes, this information MUST appear in box 6. The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce will not accept any applications that do not include this information.
DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE THE BACK OF THE EC PINK APPLICATION?
Yes. You should only tick the first box for goods wholly of UK Origin or for goods manufactured exclusively from UK raw materials or components. Most manufactured goods contain some raw materials or components that have been manufactured overseas, therefore, the second box is often the most appropriate.
DO I HAVE TO INCLUDE WEIGHTS ON MY CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN?
It is recommended that weights are given, but this can be replaced by other units of measure e.g. volume or quantity.
CAN I GET EXTRA COPIES OF THE CERTIFICATES CERTIFIED AND/OR LEGALISED?
Yes, you can purchase special blank forms from the Chamber and have them issued at the same time as the originals.
DO ALL EMBASSIES HAVE DIFFERENT FEES FOR LEGALISATION?
Yes and different rules as well. If you require further information on a relevant country please contact Export Services on 01582 522316, fax 01582 522450 or e-mail export@chamber-business.com
