The Experience
Cork Chamber is a leading provider of export documentation services. We are officially authorised by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Chambers Ireland to issue and certify export documentation. Our International team has years of experience supporting companies to ensure the safe passage of goods and produce across the world. We deliver an accurate, trusted service for the issue of certified export documents either through our online processing platform, counter service or via post. The process of international trade can be difficult when it comes to paperwork and form filling.
Our experienced team can guide you through the process. We offer a variety of services including:
- A certification service for Certificates of Origin (both EU and Arab Irish Certificates of Origin)
- Provide a consular service for documents to be notarised and/or Apostilled and/or legalisation service with embassies.
- Access to up-to-date information on regulations and custom requirements
- Certification of other commercial documents, e.g. Commercial invoices, packing slips, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Company Reports, etc
Certificates of Origin
What you are exporting and where you are exporting to will play a major role in determining the export documentation that you require. A Certificate of Origin is a document proving that goods in a particular export shipment are produced or manufactured in a particular country origin to satisfy customs or trade requirements.
How to Register
To register with your company with Cork Chamber for certification of export documentation, you must provide the following:
- An Indemnity Form must be completed by the company before the Chamber can provide certification service. The undertaking of indemnification is needed with respect to information provided by the company to the Chamber. The company agrees to abide by standard rules and indemnifies the Chamber against inaccuracies of documents or misleading information. The applicant must be based in the 26 counties and be registered with the Companies Registration Office. The Indemnity Form is available from Cork Chamber and is renewed annually.
- A list of authorised signatories for the company on the company’s headed paper, (with sample of signature) is also required. The signatories will be authorised to sign applications for certificates on behalf of the company: the (pink) application form of the European Certificate of Origin or the blue & green sheets of the Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin and documentation will only be accepted from those on the authorised list.
- Non-members of Cork Chamber must supply the Chamber with a banker’s reference. This must confirm that the company maintains an account with the bank.
- If your company is VAT exempt, provide a copy of Form 56B
- A copy of your company’s Certificate of Incorporation.
Documents to be supplied
- Commercial Invoice and Packing list
- Proof of Origin: If the goods are of foreign origin we require commercial documentary proof such as a copy of the Certificate of Origin provided by the manufacturer, or a Manufacturer’s declaration or a Supplier’s invoice.
Legalisation
Cork Chamber can provide legalisation services, please contact Imelda Mulcahy to discuss your requirements. Certificates of Origin, invoices and other supporting documents requiring embassy legalisation must be originally signed and submitted to Cork Chamber. Embassies will only legalise original documents bearing original wet stamps and signatures. The signatory on documents must be an authorised signatory as registered on the Indemnity Form on file with Cork Chamber.
Imelda is the Export Documentation Manager with responsibility for all export services at Cork Chamber. This includes Certificates of Origin, Notarisation and Legalisation of documentation required for exporting. Imelda is also responsible for meeting the Chambers statutory obligations to Chambers Ireland as an authorised Chamber of the issuance of Certificates of Origin. With over 20 years’ experience Imelda has vast knowledge of the export documentation process and is always ready to assist member companies with their documentation requirements.
Juliet is the Operations Executive, bringing over 10 years of diverse experience in visual and graphic arts, international relations, and operations. She has worked with NGOs, embassies, and marketing companies across the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. Holding an MA in International Relations from UCC, Juliet works closely with the Chamber team, providing executive-level support to operations.
Carmel responsibilities as finance manager include overseeing end-to-end finance operations of the Chamber, financial planning and analysis. She is responsible for all accounting functions and is the point of contact for all finance-related matters. As Company Secretary Carmel ensures compliance with all obligations under company law and contributes to the promotion of good governance at the Chamber.
Monica brings significant expertise in EU-funded projects and experience assisting SMEs with inquiries and opportunities. She holds an MSc in International Public Policy and Diplomacy from University College Cork (UCC).
Through the EEN, Monica will be working with SMEs in the region in helping them to innovate and grow on an international scale. She will combine international business expertise with her local knowledge to offer personalised services and opportunities to businesses.
Grace is the International Manager at Cork Chamber. Grace is responsible for leading and delivering Cork Chamber’s international stakeholder engagement in addition to overseeing key projects: Connecting Cork, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), REEValue and leading the Cork Financial Services Forum activities. Grace joined Cork Chamber as the EEN Executive in 2022.
Alicia leads the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Value Chain REEValue project, funded by the European Commission. Her role encompasses project management, business engagement, and oversight of the online REEValue platform. Additionally, she serves as a central, cross-functional lead for all Chamber sustainability activities, collaborating closely with the senior management team and the Sustainability Committee.
Alicia holds a PhD in Environmental Science and brings substantial expertise in engaging with national and international high-level environmental policymakers, along with a proven track record in impactful media communications.
Naoimh manages the day to day operations within Cork Chamber. She is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures to promote continuous improvement. Naoimh is champion of our extensive employee wellbeing programme,oversees the chambers internal sustainability agenda, is health & safety officer and is Cork Chambers Data Leader.