ST · STP
Inselstaat im Golf von Guinea; Kakao-Exporteur mit stark importabhaengiger Versorgung
Capitale : São Tomé
Aperçu
São Tomé and Príncipe (ISO code: ST) is an island state in the Gulf of Guinea off the west coast of Central Africa, about 250 km from Gabon, made up of the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and several islets. It is a presidential democracy and a member of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), and a signatory of the AfCFTA. The climate is tropical and humid, with a main rainy season from October to May and a short dry season (gravana) from June to September. The economy rests on agriculture (above all cocoa), fisheries, tourism and services, while fuel, food, machinery and consumer goods are almost entirely imported. Logistically the country relies on the port of Ana Chaves near São Tomé, the port of Santo António on Príncipe and São Tomé International Airport (TMS). Because of shallow depth at Ana Chaves, larger vessels anchor offshore and cargo is lightered or fed via regional hubs; a deep-water port at Fernão Dias is planned. Since 1 June 2023 imports carry 15 percent VAT (IVA) plus tiered customs duties, cleared electronically through ASYCUDA World. The currency is the dobra (STN), pegged to the euro since 2010 at 1 EUR = 24.5 STN. Having graduated from least developed country status in December 2024, the country keeps duty-free EU access under Everything But Arms during a transition until 2029.
Pays mentionnés
Termes du glossaire
Autorité douanière
Direcção das Alfândegas (Zolldirektion im Finanzministerium)Système import
Elektronische Abfertigung über ASYCUDA World (Version 4.4 seit 1. Mai 2025) bei der Direcção das Alfândegas; Hafenbetrieb durch ENAPORT. Einfuhrzoll nach gestaffeltem Tarif (rund 5, 10 und 20 Prozent).
Système export
Ausfuhranmeldung ebenfalls über ASYCUDA World bei der Direcção das Alfândegas. Wichtigstes Ausfuhrgut ist Kakao; als bisheriges LDC besteht zollfreier EU-Zugang über Everything But Arms.
TVA à l'import
Als bisheriges LDC zoll- und kontingentfreier EU-Marktzugang über Everything But Arms (Übergangsfrist bis 1.1.2029 nach dem LDC-Austritt am 13.12.2024). CEEAC- und AfCFTA-Präferenzen; kein Abkommen mit der Schweiz/EFTA.
Genehmigungs- und Verbotspflichten u.a. für Waffen und Munition, Suchtmittel, geschützte Arten (CITES) sowie bestimmte Lebensmittel, Tiere und Pflanzen (Biosicherheit).
Kein eigenes Sanktionsregime; als UN-Mitglied Umsetzung der Sanktionen des UN-Sicherheitsrats. Keine umfassenden internationalen Sanktionen gegen das Land.
Sans garantie — vérifiez toujours avec un transitaire et les autorités officielles.
Aperçu opérationnel pour les envois internationaux vers l'Afrique. Documentation, pré-dédouanement et procédures locales varient beaucoup selon la destination.
Important : les exigences dépendent des marchandises, de l'origine, des Incoterms, de la valeur et du destinataire. En cas de doute, vérifiez auprès de votre transitaire/agent en douane et des sources officielles.
Liens officiels
Note : sources régionales/générales. Les liens des autorités par pays seront ajoutés progressivement.
Kleine, stark importabhängige Inselwirtschaft; geringe Hafentiefe in Ana Chaves erzwingt Umschlag über Regional-Hubs (Lomé, Libreville, Lissabon). Wenige Schiffsanläufe und hohe Frachtkosten.
Tropisch-feuchtes Äquatorialklima; Hauptregenzeit Oktober bis Mai mit Starkregen, die Strassen und Umschlag beeinträchtigen können. Kurze Trockenzeit (Gravana) Juni bis September.
2022 erhielt das Konsortium SAFEBOND eine 30-jährige Hafenkonzession und soll den Tiefwasserhafen Fernão Dias (rund 16 m Tiefgang) bauen. ASYCUDA World 4.4 ist seit Mai 2025 in Betrieb.
Au: 2026-07-01
Notes opérationnelles sans exhaustivité. Vérifiez avec votre transitaire.
Aucune actualité pour ce pays pour le moment.
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Sources sans garantie. Pour des décisions juridiques/fiscales, consulter les autorités officielles.
Since 1 June 2023 a value added tax (IVA) applies at a standard rate of 15 percent. Basic foodstuffs are reduced by 50 percent (effectively 7.5 percent). Tiered import duties of around 5, 10 and 20 percent apply on top, depending on the product category.
Clearance is handled electronically through ASYCUDA World; version 4.4 has been live since 1 May 2025. The competent authority is the Direcção das Alfândegas within the finance ministry, while the state company ENAPORT operates the ports.
The main port is Ana Chaves near São Tomé. Because of shallow depth (about 3 metres at the quay), larger vessels anchor offshore and cargo is lightered or fed via regional hubs. A deep-water port at Fernão Dias is planned.
Yes. Despite graduating from least developed country status on 13 December 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe keeps duty-free, quota-free EU market access under Everything But Arms during a transition until 1 January 2029. The main beneficiary export is cocoa.
The national currency is the dobra (STN), pegged to the euro since 1 January 2010 under an agreement with Portugal (1 EUR = 24.5 STN). On 1 January 2018 the currency was redenominated at a rate of 1000 to 1.
Air freight runs through São Tomé International Airport (TMS); the island of Príncipe has a smaller airport (PCP) for domestic traffic. Connections serve mainly Lisbon, Luanda and Libreville.
The leading export is cocoa, alongside coffee, palm oil and fish. Imports are dominated by fuels, food, machinery, vehicles and consumer goods. Key trading partners are Portugal, Angola and Gabon.
Pour les transports internationaux, ces termes sont un bon point de départ :