Authorization for the 1st sale out of auction for vessels with art by Xávega

Authorization for the 1st sale out of auction for vessels with art by Xávega

Authorization for the first sale of fresh fish outside the auction can only be granted in places where there are no DOCAPESCA, Portos e Lotas, SA establishments and only fish products that do not exceed 30 kg per buyer and that are not then placed on the market, but used only for private consumption, being mandatory:

  • Weigh and declare all fish caught and sold, in a model declaration approved by DGRM;
  • Submit or send, by fax or electronically, within 48 hours after the first sale, a copy of the duplicates of the sales notes, in a model approved by DGRM;
  • Proceed by the 15th of the month following the delivery of the original duplicates of the sales notes, when it has not been delivered within the following 48 hours;
  • Pay by the 15th of the following month the amounts referring to the discounts on social security contributions, value added tax (VAT) and the registration fee;

The request for authorization may be requested by shipowners of vessels licensed with Arte-Xávega, which have a duly declared fishing activity.

Online application submission:

Download the form available at “Run Service”;
Fill in the form and send it, together with the documents indicated in "What documents are needed", to the email address: mail.df@dgrm.mm.gov.pt

  • Tax identification (natural persons) or permanent certificate or consultation code (legal persons);
  • Updated proof of registration with the Tax and Customs Authority to carry out fishing activities (group 031 of the CAE);
  • Updated proof of registration in the fishing activity, with Social Security.

No cost.