Garacad port Authority.

 

The Garacad port Authority is a vital hub for maritime trade in Somalia, strategically located on the Indian Ocean coastline. This bustling port plays a pivotal role in the country's economic growth, facilitating the import and export of goods, connecting Somalia to international markets, and contributing to the overall development of the region. .

“ We're committed to fostering a dynamic and thriving maritime industry in Puntland. We're constantly striving to improve our operations, optimize our infrastructure, and provide excellent service to all our stakeholders. We believe in a collaborative approach, and we're dedicated to working hand-in-hand with our partners in government and the private sector to unlock the full potential of this vital port ”

Abdinasir Bihi Sofe
Garacad port Authority Director

Tax Process

PROPOSED CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS

1

CUSTOMS HELP DESK

Importer / Broker visits Customs Help Desk to complete declaration and attach all documents.

2

MANIFEST CONTROL UNIT

Shipping Line/ Port Deliver manifest and copy of all way bills .Reconcile Manifest Documents and issue Gate Exit Note. Completed Manifests to PCE and Archives

3

EXAMINATION UNIT

Examination Conducted Upon presentation of proof of payment. Examination Report Prepared

4

EVALUATION UNIT

A- Declaration is lodged and accepted. Unique serial number given to the declaration B- Evaluation officers prepare Boleeto C- Head of Evaluation approves payment to proceed D- Declaration and Boleeto details entered in register of Accounting Section .

5

RISK MANAGEMENT / ACCOUNTING UNIT

Review Documentation and past importer history and decide To reject the transection Or Summit the next Office of Compliance Unit

6

RISK MANAGEMENT / COMPLIANCE UNIT

Review Examination Reports Nil Discrepancies – Issue Release Note Discrepancies – Check History and prepare offence report with recommendations and forward to Customs Manager for approval

7

BANK

A- Accept Payments and issue official receipt. Released go straight to accounting whilst others go to Examination b- Accepts Penalty Amount after evaluation pass

8

POST CLEARANCE RELEASE UNIT

A- Conduct Revivification of Documents using Risk Assessment. When Complete – Archive B- Checks and compares the documents and the goods physically if there is any variety they will contact costume manager to prepare the Fine . EXIT

9

CUSTOMS MANAGER

Approves Entry Amendment for unpaid duty Decides on the Appropriate Penalty and forwards to Evaluation

Meet Our Team

Team Member 1

H.E. Mohamed F. Mohamud

Minister of Finance PL

Team Member 3

Eng. Abdullaahi
Ismail

Deputy Minister of Finance

Team Member 4

Ahmed Mohamud
Bulxan

Deputy Minister of Revenue

Team Member 2

H.E. Maxamuud Sh. Ciid Muuse

State Minister of Finance

Team Member 2

H.E. Ahmed Abdirisak Jowle

Director-General

Team Member 2

H.E. Abdirahman Yusuf Cigal

DDG Admin

Team Member 2

H.E. Adukhadir Hashi

Deputy Minister of Finances