CUSTOMS REGISTRATION

Imports & Exports

As a business, importing or exporting goods for commercial reasons cannot be done without registering with South Africa’s Customs Department for an Import/Export Number. And with the economy opening for more activity, we have seen companies scramble to ensure they are fully licensed in order to comply with legislation.

Our team has extensive experience and expertise in the industry with a thorough understanding of the entire process. We offer an expedited and professional service due to having a longstanding working relationship the Customs Office in the Western Cape, SARS, and various banks.

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents and information required for import/export licence:

DIRECTORS
• Copy of ID/Passport for each Director
• Residential and postal address for each Director (please provide proof of residential address*)
• Mobile phone number and email address for each Director
• The signed forms which we will draft and send to you
• Payment for your import and/or export license.

BUSINESS
• Income tax number
• Proof of valid bank account
• Proof of telephone number for the company
• Business address for the Company
• Certified copy of the Company Lease Agreement/ Municipal Account – if not available the directors address can be provided, and we will do an affidavit to confirm company address
• Certified copy of telephone account stating director name and physical address – affidavit will be done.

*Proof of address must not older than 3 months.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO NEEDS TO APPLY FOR
IMPORT/EXPORT REGISTRATION?
All entities (individuals or businesses) that are importing/exporting goods for commercial reasons or importing / exporting goods need to be registered with customs for an import export license. This is also called an importer’s / exporter’s customs code or customs registration.

WHAT IS THIS LICENCE
USED FOR?
Both to clear goods at customs and to make foreign payments through a bank. The license is valid for the lifetime of yourself or your business. It is advisable to apply for both the import and export license at the same time as merchandise traded may be faulty and needs to be returned or you may need a refund at the bank. As it is a lifetime license it is also nice to get all the admin done in one go!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO OBTAIN AN IMPORT/EXPORT REGISTRATION?
Licences are completed in 10 -14 days after documents received.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

We offer a wide range of business services to further equip you with all the necessary tools required to sustain your business growth and longevity.

Our holistic service includes:

Accounting Services
New Company registration
Income tax registration number and Tax Clearance
Business banking account
Official Company documents (Memorandum of Incorporation, Company registration certificate (COR14.3), Share certificates for all shareholders)
CIPC filing
B-BBEE affidavit / BEE Certificate
PAYE Reg
UIF Reg
COIDA Reg
VAT Reg

Our multidisciplinary team is ready to assist you with obtaining your import and/or export certificate with absolute professionalism and excellence.

Should you require our assistance, contact us on contact@foreigncompany.co.za or call 011 467 0810