Registration & Compliance
Navigate South Africa's regulatory landscape with confidence. We handle SARS customs registration, import/export code applications, permits, licences, and ongoing compliance advisory to keep your trade operations fully legal and efficient.
Stay Compliant, Trade Confidently
Trading across African borders requires navigating a complex web of registrations, permits, and compliance requirements. Our dedicated regulatory team handles all the paperwork and liaises with SARS, ITAC, NRCS, and other government bodies on your behalf, ensuring your business meets every legal obligation from day one.
SARS Customs Registration
Complete SARS customs and excise registration for importers and exporters. We prepare and submit your application, register you on the SARS eFiling system, and ensure your customs code is activated for immediate use. Typical turnaround: 5–7 working days.
Import/Export Code Applications
Processing of import and export codes through SARS for entities engaging in cross-border trade. Includes new applications, amendments, and code reactivations. We ensure all supporting documentation meets SARS requirements.
Import/Export Permits
Applications for ITAC import permits, export permits, and second-hand goods permits. We navigate the requirements for restricted goods, quota-controlled items, and strategically sensitive products across all categories.
NRCS & Product Compliance
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) applications for vehicles, electrical products, and building materials. We manage LOA applications, compulsory specification compliance, and VC 8053 registration for vehicles.
Licences & Certifications
Applications for all trade-related licences including dangerous goods permits, hazardous materials transport licences, food import permits, phytosanitary certificates, and veterinary health certificates.
Ongoing Compliance
Continuous compliance monitoring including customs audit preparation, valuation reviews, origin verifications, duty drawback claims, and SARS dispute resolution. We keep you ahead of regulatory changes.
Common Registration Requirements
Customs Registration (Importer/Exporter)
5–7 working daysRequired: CIPC registration, ID/passport, proof of address, bank letter, tax clearance
Import Permit (ITAC)
10–15 working daysRequired: Application form, import rationale, pro-forma invoice, supplier details, product specifications
NRCS LOA (Letter of Authority)
15–20 working daysRequired: Product test reports, technical specifications, manufacturer compliance certificates, application forms
Vehicle Import (VC 8053)
7–10 working daysRequired: Vehicle title, Japanese export certificate, NRCS application, police clearance, roadworthy certificate
