Pakistan Telecommunication Authority Certificate of Compliance – PTA COC (PTA NOC)

Certificate of Compliance (COC) by Pakistan Telecommunication authority PTA is a document that all the importers and manufacturers of terminal/wireless SIM-based equipment require as a mandatory document for the import.

When do you require a COC for your telecommunication equipment?

You will require a Certificate of Compliance for your device if you want to import it in Pakistan in time according to the technical standards of PTA. COC is mandatory to get the clearance of your device shipment from Pakistan customs.

Here are some instances where the PTA Certificate of Compliance may be necessary.

1. You want to import a SIM-based device to Pakistan.

2. You are a local telecommunication equipment manufacturer who requires wireless/terminal modules.

3. You are a research organization that wants to import telecommunication equipment for research and development purposes.

4. You are a foreign manufacturer of telecommunication equipment who has PTA approval and wants to sell their equipment in Pakistan.

5. You want to import equipment from multiple manufacturers as a distributor and sell it in Pakistan from the Original Equipment Manufacturers.

Requirement of Type approval certificate before applying for COC

Before getting a COC for shipment (if not consisting of sample devices), it is essential to note that a Type approval from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA is mandatory. If your terminal/wireless equipment is not Type approved, first get a PTA Type approval certificate to proceed with the COC for shipment afterwards. Our team at Edge Consulting Solutions can help you with the process at every step via info@edgenow.co.

After submitting the required documents and the sample of your device, it will take four to six weeks to get a Type approval certificate. Edge Consulting Solutions will provide you with every detail of the process to get a Type approval certificate.

Certificate of Compliance application requirements

You can proceed with applying the Certificate of Compliance to technical standards of PTA once you have the Type approval certificate. You will require the following documents:

· Copy of the airway bill.

· Copy of commercial invoice.

· IMEI numbers of all the equipment included in the shipment.

The IMEI numbers mentioned in the file must be correct and match the devices accurately. If there is any discrepancy in the IMEI numbers, you might face many issues during shipment clearance. The devices may show incorrect registration status, which will lead to another round of whitelisting from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority.

After compiling all the documents for the COC, you can send them to us at info@edgenow.co via email, and Edge Consulting Solutions will assist you through the process.

The bottom line

To get all the documents issued for your device's compliance, including the Certificate of Compliance and Type approval certificate, in time, engage with us early on whether you are a distributor, manufacturer, or importer of a device. Early engagement with Edge Consulting Solutions regarding your requirements will assist you with market access and business plans. You can contact us at info@edgenow.co for the issuance of the Certificate of Compliance, Type approval certificate, or any other PTA approval requirements.