FAQ
The Seychelles Trade Portal enables you to access updated trade information for Seychelles including trade statistics, import/export guide, trade and trade-related regulations and trade protocols, import tariffs, links to national and international institutions, and a set of smart tools.
For Export statistics go to the drop-down menu “Export from Seychelles” and choose “Why export from Seychelles” then click “Goods Export Statistics from Seychelles”.
For Import statistics go to the drop-down menu “Importing to Seychelles” and click “Seychelles Goods Import Statistics”.
Information can also be obtained from the National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles
The main products exported from Seychelles include: Processed Fish, Non Filled Frozen fish, Ships, boats and floating structures, Refined petroleum, Residues and waste from the food industries
Seychelles does not currently provide any incentives to exporters.
Information on import tariffs of products to the EU can be found by clicking on the Smart Tool “EU Trade Help Desk”
Information on import tariffs of products to other countries in the world can be found by clicking on the Smart Tool “Global Trade Help Desk”
Go to the drop-down menu “Importing to Seychelles” and click “Seychelles Customs Tariffs”. It is also a downloadable excel file.
Both Import and export procedures can be found in the import and Export Guides provided under the following: For Imports go to the drop-down menu “Importing to Seychelles” and click “Import Guide”; For Exports go to the drop-down menu “Export from Seychelles” and click “Export Guide”. Where can I register for the protection of innovative creations such as trademarks, industrial designs, patents, and others? Trademarks, industrial designs and patents can be registered at the:
- Intellectual Property Office
- c/o The Registrar General’s Office
- Registration Division
- Department of Legal Affairs
- President’s Office
- 1st Floor, Independence House
- Victoria, Mahe
- Tel:(248) 428 09 00
- E-mail wpierre@registry.gov.sc ,regdiv@registry.gov.sc
For Export of services statistics go to the drop-down menu “Export from Seychelles” and choose “Why export from Seychelles” then click “Services Export from Seychelles”. You can do the same for the import services data.