All AICO applications (Part I – IV) must be submitted through the ASEAN Secretariat.

    National authorities may request for simultaneous submissions by the applicants. 

    Applicants are advised to appoint a single coordinator for an application.

    ASEAN Secretariat will issue acknowledgement letter for the application.

    Applicants are given 14 working days from date of the acknowledgement letter to complete the necessary documentation including submission of Part V and VI of the application to National Authority.

    National authorities will render its decision on the application within 45 working days after the expiry 14 working days for the documentation.

    National authorities may reject, partially approve or approve the entire application.

    The ASEAN Secretariat will issue specimen of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) upon receipt of approval from the last participating country.

    AICO arrangement will be effective within 45 days of the issuance of the COE.

    National authorities will issue necessary legal enactment of AICO preferential tariffs for the AICO arrangement.