The Canary Islands, as an autonomous community of Spain and the most remote region of the EU, have a specific tax regime. This system is known as the Canary Islands Special Regime. Therefore, it must be taken into account when importing goods into the Canary Islands archipelago.
To navigate this complex tax system, engaging a customs broker can be beneficial.
Canary Islands taxes apply even when the product is shipped from the EU or mainland Spain.
Canary Islands Taxes:
- IGIC (Canary Islands General Indirect Tax)
- AIEM (Tax on Imports and Delivery of Goods in the Canary Islands)
- Retail Surcharge
In addition to the taxes and duties mentioned above (AIEM and IGIC), if the product was produced outside the Community and the EU, the Spanish or EU tariff rates specified in the Spanish or EU goods classification will also apply.
To export your goods quickly and without problems, you need a customs agent who can manage the DUA (Single Administrative Document) at the port, airport, or borders.
Customs Administration
As a customs and logistics representative with many years of experience, we can take care of the entire management of your company’s customs procedures and always provide you with personalized advice.
We handle the bureaucratic side of your company’s exports and imports so that you can focus on your business without headaches.
Our Services
Complete customs clearance of goods, imports, exports, transit operations, and special regimes.
Consultation and advice on customs procedures and taxes.
Assistance in obtaining various certificates required for the export and import of goods.
We are AEO certified, which benefits our clients by significantly reducing the number of inspections, saving time, and speeding up customs procedures. In addition, this places us on the list of trusted logistics operators for administrations across Europe.
Customs Warehouse
Our warehouses in the Port of Las Palmas are certified by the Directorate General of Customs as: Temporary Storage Facility (ADT), Customs Warehouse (DA), and Non-Customs Warehouse REF (DDA). This allows us to offer the type of warehouse that best suits your needs with significant tax advantages, depending on the origin of your goods.
Customs Warehouse (DA)
This type of warehouse allows goods from non-EU countries to be stored without any time limit without paying taxes until they leave the warehouse.
REF Warehouse (DDA)
This type of warehouse allows the storage of imported goods but is limited to Spanish companies storing certain goods subject to a special tax regime.
Temporary Storage Facilities (ADT)
These warehouses are intended for the storage, for a limited period, of imported goods that are in transit while awaiting a final destination.
Tax Warehouse
These warehouses allow you to store goods that are subject to excise duties. Example: alcohol, tobacco, etc. It allows goods (alcoholic beverages) to be stored and shipped with the benefit of exemption from VAT and IGIC.