The Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (A-UAECEPA) is expected to enter into force on 1 October 2025.
What you need to do?
If your business is exporting to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you will need to familiarise yourself with the below provisions of A-UAECEPA if you intend to export Australian goods to the UAE on or after 1 October 2025.
- A-UAECEPA Rules of Origin
- A-UAECEPA Product Specific Rules schedule
- A-UAECEPA Minimum information requirements for Certificates of Origin
- A-UAECEPA Customes procedures and trade facilitation
You will also need to complete the A-UAECEPA Certificate of Origin and send the completed template to Business Chamber Queensland for manual issuance. Electronic issuance will also be available via essCert and CertConnect
Please do not submit A-UAECEPA Certificate of Origin requests before 1 October 2025, as the Free Trade Agreement will not be operational before this date.
Our team is here to support you
If you need additional support to complete your export documentation, contact Business Chamber Queensland’s International Trade Team for assistance at 1300 731 988 or email at [email protected].
For a more in-depth discussion on export market opportunities for your business, including the UAE, get in touch with our expert International Trade Consultants here.
