This past Friday, the Ministry of Domestic Trade (MINCIN) unveiled the latest maximum fee structure in Cuban pesos for services provided by the Central Commercial Registry (RCC). The announcement was made through Resolution 25/2026, signed by Minister Betsy Díaz Velázquez on August 24, and published in the Official Gazette.
Documented in the Republic of Cuba's Official Gazette No. 69, Ordinary Edition of 2026, on pages 46 and 47, this regulation will take effect seven days post-publication.
The newly sanctioned fees outlined in the resolution's sole annex cover six categories of registry services.
Breakdown of New Service Fees
The Entry Record, which pertains to the initial processing of a file, is capped at 200 CUP. Meanwhile, the Registration Entry—marked as the initial act for commencing any commercial activity—holds the highest fee at 1,300 CUP.
For updates to a current registration, necessitated by changes in address, activity, or business line, the cost is set at 600 CUP.
A Duplicate, only applicable when the original document is lost or damaged, can cost up to 1,000 CUP.
Temporary documents, valid for up to 30 days for promotional sales, fairs, or market research, are priced at 1,200 CUP.
Lastly, certifications of registry entries carry a fee of 700 CUP, though requests from fiscal or auditing authorities are exempt from this charge.
Who Is Affected by the New Fees?
These fees impact both individuals and legal entities, whether Cuban or foreign, including branches and other entities authorized to conduct business in Cuban pesos.
The legal basis for MINCIN to set these prices was authorized by Resolution 194/2026 from the Ministry of Finance and Prices, also issued on August 24 by Minister Vladimir Regueiro Ale. This resolution empowered the head of Domestic Trade to establish the RCC's maximum fees in CUP.
Broader Regulatory Changes
Resolution 25/2026 is part of a broader regulatory package included in Gazette No. 69, which updates Cuba's internal trade framework. This package includes Decree-Law 129/2026 from the Council of State, which repeals Decree-Law 155 of 1994 concerning the confiscation of goods for RCC violations, as well as MINCIN's Resolution 15/2026 on wholesale trade flexibility and Resolution 23/2026, which sets the Commercial Establishments Classifier.
Simultaneously, the Ministry of Finance and Prices published Resolution 195/2026 in the same Gazette, establishing equivalent fees in foreign currency for RCC services, ranging from $70 for an Entry Record to $500 for a Registration Entry.
Understanding Cuba's New Commercial Service Fees
What is the cost of a Registration Entry under the new fees?
The Registration Entry, which is necessary for starting a commercial activity, is priced at a maximum of 1,300 CUP.
Are there any exemptions to the certification fees?
Yes, certification fees are waived for requests made by fiscal or auditing authorities.
When do the new fees become effective?
The new fee structure will come into effect seven days after its publication in the Official Gazette.