Import / Export License in
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SA’s Import & Export License Specialists.
only R 2450 once off.

  • Import or Export License
  • Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  • from Anywhere, Easy and Fast!
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Import or Export License

  1. Main Requirements:
    (1) ID Number / Passport;
    (2) Company Registration Documents
    (3) Business Bank Account;
    (4) South African Address;
    (5) Registered Representative updated at SARS
  2. Import or Export License
  3. Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  4. Complete online payment (secured through Payfast)

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Complete the online registration.

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Payment process

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Your documentation will be sent to your email.

Import & Export Package

R 2450 once-off

  • Guaranteed 7-day turnaround time
  • Import license
  • Export license
  •  Import or Export Number
  • BEE Affidavit
  • Start-up Training
  • Tender Assistance
  • Bank Account
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Frequently answered questions

What does the License process look like?

To get your License can be quite complex. Firstly, you have to fill out the relevant forms to register at South African Revenue Service (SARS) as an importer or an exporter

Secondly, if you import goods that are on the regulated list, you need to fill out a new set of documents to register at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) or other government regulating body.

It’s important to keep yourself up to date on import and export regulation, because it’s constantly changing in South Africa and in other countries.

Our service simplifies all the paperwork into a three-step process. Here’s how it works.

Our License process is really simple:

STEP 1. Fill out the online application form above. One of our dedicated consultants will connect with you shortly after. Your dedicated consultant will send you all the relevant paperwork and walk you through the entire process step-by-step. Our sophisticated online system will keep you up-to-date with your order via SMS and / or email every step of the way.

STEP 2. We represent your business at SARS. Your dedicated import/export will make sure you get your License in the fastest time frame possible.

STEP 3. Get your License directly in your email. It’s as simple as that.

What is an Importer’s / Exporter’s License?

Various authorities regulate the movement of goods across national borders. A lot of paperwork is needed to regulate your goods at the multiple checks at multiple authorities before it’s approved.

A License is a specific number, almost like an ID number, which is connected to businesses that import or export goods from or into South Africa.

If you import/export more than R50 000 or more than 3 times a year or for resale purposes a Licence is compulsory. Your goods cannot clear without it.

How does a License work?

After you’ve completed the necessary registration process, you will receive a unique code. This code is your Customs Code.

This Code allows you to import/export goods, by sharing specific pre-approved information about your business and your goods with border authorities. This helps authorities simplify the import and export process.

You can ask our consultant here if you have any doubts about the country you’d like to import from or export to.

To get a License a once-off registration. You may need to renew your License, but the time is not set and it may be as long as 10 years.

What is the benefit of an Importer’s / Exporter’s License?

The benefit of having a license is the ability to import or export multiple units of one commodity from or into South Africa for resale purposes more than 3 times a year, or to the value of more than R50 000.

If you don’t have a license, in these cases, your goods will be stopped or delayed.

How long does it take to get an Import or an Export License?

The timeline depends on how far you are within the process. It could take between 5 and 25 working days. However, when you sign up for our services we can guarantee record-breaking timeframes.

Requirements for an Importer or an Exporter’s License?

you sign up using our services, you only need (1) a South African address, (2) an Income Tax Number and (3) a Bank Account. No need for VAT registration! If you don’t have these things, our consultants can help you get them ASAP.

An ITAC permit vs an Import / Export License?

It’s important to make sure you are aware of what is legally allowed before you start an import or export business.

Generally, when you are importing or exporting used goods you require an ITAC permit. Also, importing stones like Tiger’s Eye and Sugilite; raw and manufacturing materials like ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap and used motor vehicles are always subject to limitations – and they are often prohibited.

Can you use someone else’s Custom Code?

No. Using your friend or family members’ License is not allowed. Your License needs to match the name on your Commercial Invoice and the Customer Code legally registered in your name.

South Africans who live abroad are still also allowed to import or export items. All you need is an RSA address and bank account. Alternatively, if you cannot get the address and bank account, you can nominate a South African agent, a middleman, for your import/export business.

When is an Importer’s / Exporter’s License a must?

  • When you import / export for resale purposes and it exceeds a certain value or quantity.
  • If the Commercial Invoice of the new goods you are exporting/importing exceeds R50 000, SARS & Customs would expect you to have an Exporter’s / Importer’s code.
  • Also, when you import or export new goods more than three times within one calendar year, SARS and Customs require you to have an Importer’s or an Exporter’s License for clearance.
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