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Registration with the Ministry of National Economy

Registration with the Ministry of National Economy :

Requirements for Obtaining a Merchant Registration Certificate from the Ministry of National Economy:

 

  • Fill out the application for registration in the
  • commercial register.
  • Fill out the application for a permit to engage in professional trade (application for obtaining a foreign trade transaction number).
  • If the registrant is a company, the registration data is transferred electronically from the company's system. However, it is necessary to appear before the registrar to activate and obtain the certificate.

    Documents Required for Obtaining the Merchant Register:

  • Proof of property ownership or lease agreement.
  • Power of attorney if the application is submitted by a third party (obtained from a notary public at the court). Address of the Ministry of National Economy.
  • Copy of the personal ID if the applicant is an individual.
  • Any other relevant documents. 

Where to Obtain the Merchant Registration Certificate:

  • Ministry of National Economy headquarters.
  • Directorate of the Ministry of Economy in the governorates.
  • Ministry of National Economy's website.
  • Requirements for Obtaining a New Trademark Registration Application (Deposit):
  • Submit the trademark registration application.
  • Pay the required fees. 

Required Documents:

  • Legal power of attorney if the application is submitted by a representative.
  • Copy of the commercial or industrial register and a copy of the company certificate.
  • Two copies of the trademark model.
  • Certified copy of the payment receipt from the revenue department. 

    Where to Obtain the Service:

  • Directorate of the Ministry of Economy in the governorates.
  • Ministry of National Economy's website.

Requirements for Obtaining a Craftsmanship License:

  • The applicant must be a merchant/manufacturer.

Required Documents:

  • Fill out the application form approved by the directorate.
  • Personal photos.
  • Municipal license.
  • Certificate of good conduct from the Ministry of Interior.
  • Membership certificate from the relevant professional union/association.
  • Licensed practitioner certificate from the Value Added Tax Department.
  • Copy of the ID card or passport.
  • Commercial register registration certificate for companies and individuals. 

    Where to Obtain the Service: 

  • Departments of the Directorate of Precious Metals, according to the relevant department or governorate. 


Features and Benefits of Registration with the Ministry of National Economy:

  • Granting legal status to companies and merchants, ensuring their rights.
  • Merchants' ability to import and export.
  • Ensuring smooth passage of goods through all crossings without complications.
  • Obtaining trademarks.
  • Obtaining commercial agencies.
  • Obtaining a trade name and protecting it to distinguish the commercial enterprise from others and prevent unauthorized use of the name.
  • Opening the door for registration in chambers of commerce, which offer various services and benefits.
  • Benefiting from commercial arbitration according to commercial law. Merchants' ability to obtain bank facilities with guaranteed movable and immovable
  • funds.
  • Preserving the ownership rights of the product and protecting it from counterfeiting. Registration of the name and trademark serves as a facade for
  • companies.
  • Registration enables customers to distinguish products or services from others, thus promoting confidence in the company's products and marketing
  • capabilities.
  • Registration helps ensure product and company quality.
  • Obtaining instructions regarding the product and the obligations that the producer must adhere to in order to avoid regulatory actions from the Consumer
  • Protection Department.
  • Registration contributes to organizing the Palestinian commercial and industrial sector.
  • Registration allows companies or merchants to participate in tenders.
  • Registration enables merchants or companies to receive financial and technical support.
  • Registration allows companies to develop their social and commercial relationships.