EC Certificates of Origin

The buyers (importers) usually require a Certificate of Origin to:

• Meet customs requirements in the importing state
• Meet 'quota' requirements imposed by the importing country
• Comply with banking requirements or
• Require one for other official and commercial reasons

In the UK, the officially designated authorities for the issue of EC Certificates of Origin are Chambers of Commerce. The service is available to all businesses in the UK.  When applying for EC Certificates of Origin, strict Standard Rules must be complied with.

DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS

How to Complete - Guidance for completing EC Certificates of Origin.

Payment Instruction Form - To be completed by all companies on company letterhead and forwarded with the export documentation for certifying/legalising to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce.