INTRODUCTION OF CUSTOMS HOUSE AGENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CHAMS)

1.    Registration of users of National Single Window System (NSW)
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in line with Regulation 9 and 10 of Customs Regulation 2016, (L.I. 2248), has introduced the Customs House Agent Management System (CHAMS).  This is an automation of the process leading to licencing and renewal of licence of Customs House Agents (CHA).

Accordingly, all existing Customs House Agents (CHA) and Self Declarants must register for right of use of any NSW system.

2.    Registration Procedure
A.    The following are required from all existing users:
•    For CHA, make sure your membership with a Freight Forwarder Association is valid and the association has your record fed into CHAMS.
•    Log on to https://chams.ghanastradinghub.com, using your company TIN and password as in the case of PAARS.
•    Select the option “Apply Using Existing Licence No” and provide your CHA Licence No. Prefix the number with a zero (0).  Example 0998.
•    Follow through and provide the necessary information and upload all required supporting documents and submit the form to GRA for approval

B.    The following are required of a new applicant:
•    Register with any Freight Forwarder Association and ensure the association has your record fed into CHAMS.
•    Log on to https://chams.ghanastradinghub.com, using your company TIN and password as in the case of PAARS.
•    Select the option “New Applicant”.
•    Follow through and provide the necessary information and upload all required supporting documents and submit the form to GRA for approval.

Note that effective 1st April 2018, access to the use of the NSW system will be tired to the validity of this electronic issued licence.

For further enquiries or assistance, contact the Policy and Programmes Department of the Customs Division of GRA.  In addition, a process manual is available after you log in using your company details.

SOURCE: http://www.gra.gov.gh/