The Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCE) offers a full range of digital services to facilitate your international trade operations. The platform covers the entire supply chain and is designed for all stakeholders.
Thanks to these services, you can complete your administrative procedures online, track your files in real time and benefit from personalized support to optimize your import-export processes.
Our services by category
Customs declaration consultation
View submitted customs declarations and their history
Accéder au serviceManaging intentions (Import and Export)
Management of applications for import or export intentions (DVT)
Accéder au serviceExchange authorizations and commitments
Managing the formalities related to foreign exchange transactions for foreign trade
Accéder au serviceCertificate of Origin
Management of certificates of origin for exported goods (CO, ECOWAS CO and UEMOA CO)
Accéder au servicePhytosanitary certificate
Management of health certificates required for the export of goods
Accéder au serviceCustoms declaration
Entry, registration and submission of the customs declaration for admissibility and assessment
Accéder au serviceSecure access and tailored profiles (reading, instruction, validation) for partner administrations
License management
Submission and monitoring of applications for special authorizations (approval and issuance of licenses)
Accéder au serviceAccess to inspection reports
Submission and follow-up of risk documents (physical or documentary inspection reports).
Accéder au serviceInterfaces for port and logistics stakeholders: coordination, advance notice, notifications and monitoring of operations.
Movement Management
Monitoring the movements of handling units (unloading, removal, transfer, etc.)
Accéder au serviceRelease management
Monitoring of conditions to be met for the release/loading of goods
Accéder au serviceSimulators, checks, dashboards and statistical exports.
Interactive import/export guide
Simulation tool for documents required for import, export, transit, etc.
Accéder au serviceCalculation of applicable taxes
Taxation simulation tool based on goods classification
Accéder au serviceStep-by-step guides, harmonized procedures and FAQs to support operators.
Document verification (imports)
Provides information on the procedure for submitting the advance tax return
Accéder au serviceUseful forms, templates and regulatory texts.
Electronic Import Intention (e-IDI)
Allow access to the Excel file to be completed when submitting AVD applications
Accéder au serviceMinimum information required
List of minimum information required for the description of the most imported goods in Benin
Accéder au serviceApplication for fumigation and phytosanitary certificate
Submission and processing of applications
Accéder au serviceDecree concerning the dematerialization of document packages.
Presents the legal framework, the driving force behind the digitization of all procedures
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Need assistance?
By phone
+229 01 69 28 55 55
Mon-Fri: 8am–6pm
By email
support@guce.gouv.bj
Response within 24 hours – 7 days a week
In person
Lot 567 - Zongo - Residential Area, Cotonou West 08 BP 0658 Postal Sorting Center - Cotonou - Benin