Basic information
Outline of the system
The licensing of imports of gold and coins is maintained under the Foreign Trade Act and is administered by the Ministry of the Economy.
Product coverage
The licensing covers gold, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, and coins not a legal tender.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended to monitor the trade with gold and coins.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing system is based on Article 8 of the Foreign Trade Act (OG No. 15/93, 66/93, 7/94, 58/85) and is regulated by the Decree determining export and import regime for certain goods (OG No. 111/01, 20/02, 64/02).
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for a licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The following information are required in the application:
- complete name, register number and address of the user of goods;
- 8-digit customs tariff code and description according to combined nomenclature;
- commercial name or chemical name of goods;
- quantity;
- complete name and address of exporter;
- scheduled date of import;
- end use statement.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence. The licence is issued within ten working days.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
In some cases, it can be obtained within shorter time-period.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
In some cases, it can be obtained within shorter time-period.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
There is a licensing fee in the amount of 4000 SIT.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
A licence is not refused if the ordinary criteria related to issuance are met.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for any denial are given to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
The import licence is required upon actual importation.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
A licence is valid until the end of the calendar year during which it has been granted. The validity can not be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.