Import and export of goods with Mozambique — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 15 minutes. Settlements in USD, LNG and coal
Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme
Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Mozambican partner
A Russian company imports goods from a Mozambican supplier: coal, LNG, aluminum, seafood, and cashew nuts.
A Russian company exports petroleum products, metals, fertilizers, and industrial equipment to Mozambique.
A Russian company receives services from Mozambican companies: mining and construction.
A Russian company provides services to Mozambican clients: energy, railways, IT.
Key terms to reflect in the contract with Mozambique
Mozambique has not acceded to the CISG. The country's legal system is based on Portuguese law. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party to the Convention, so it applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)).
CISG via Russian lawMozambique holds substantial natural gas reserves (the Rovuma Basin).
LNG · RovumaThe form offers MZN and USD; the contract uses one currency for the price and payment. SWIFT payments go through Mozambican banks (e.g., BCI, Millennium BIM).
USD · MZN domesticThe deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it; the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is set by Presidential Decrees No. 79 and No. 430. For contracts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), a unique contract number (UNK) is assigned.
173-FZ · contract registrationAnswers on drawing up a contract with a company from Mozambique
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
Mozambique is a country with natural resources: natural gas, coal, aluminum, and seafood.
In the contract, specify the NUIT (tax number), full company name, and address. Verification is done through Mozambique's registration authorities.
Mozambique has not acceded to the CISG. The legal system is based on Portuguese law. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law with disputes referred to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Russia is a party to the Convention, so it applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law.
The form offers USD and MZN. SWIFT payments go through BCI (Banco Comercial e de Investimentos) and Millennium BIM.
The ports of Maputo and Beira are the main trade ports.