- Company formation and South African virtual office support
- Ensuring you meet all Customs and product compliance before crossing South African boarders
- 12 years experience assisting over 35 000 businesses in South Africa
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OUR FLAGSHIP PRODUCTS
Company formation and import export setup
Import & export customs registration
£345
Ideal for
Foreign nationals or companies based outside South Africa that want to trade in their own name via South African Customs
Includes
- South African customs import-export registration for you or your business entity
- Registration of a South African Customs Agent to represent you or your business
- South African Customs import-export registration for your agent
South African Private Limited Company
£120
Ideal for
Individuals or entities that want to register a South African business entity.
Includes
- Private limited company registration
- A company tax profile with the South African Revenue Service (SARS)
- Setup on SARS eFiling and a representative appointment
- Help with opening a South African company bank account
Optional add on
Customs import-export registration for only £120
Open a South Africa Trade Office
From £70 pm
Ideal for
Companies based outside South Africa that want a physical presence in South Africa and administrative support
Includes
- A South African office address
- Professional call answering and message forwarding
- All consultants knowledgeable in SARS, customs and company requirements
- Postal forwarding service
- Custom registered agent service
- Accounting services
- Logistic management services
- Employer of record
Complimentary needs assessment
Free
Ideal for
Evaluating South African import export readiness
Includes
- Initial assessment of import export needs and capabilities
- Potential trade barriers
- South African import tariff costs
- Product compliance
- Company formation and support needs assessment
35 000
Businesses we’ve helped
13 600
Successful applicants
12
Years in business
Companies we have helped
Join the list of companies that we helped grow in their import export journey. Our customers value our expert guidance and capabilities to facilitate trade perfectly.
What our clients
say about us
Our Process
STEP TWO
Submit your information
Complete information form and submit specified documents.
STEP THREE
Registrations
We handle all communication with the local registration bodies on your behalf.
STEP FOUR
Approval
All registration documents sent to you. Start trading with confidence.
Why choose
SA Trade Connect?
Convenience
Get all your company formation and import export answers in one place.
Guaranteed results
You will get a complete refund if the registration is not successful.
Efficiency
Our experts handle your registration and compliance so you can focus on growth
Local expertise
Our knowledgeable consultants will advise you on all you need to set up business and trade
Cost saving
Avoid unexpected penalties by complying with all the local requirements
Experience
Benefit from 12 years of experience in South African business and customs compliance
Frequently
asked questions
What is an import and export license?
It is a number, or code, that you obtain on registering as an importer, exporter or both at South African customs. It is also known as a customs code or CCN (customs code number). It enables individuals or businesses to clear products through customs and to make/receive international payments for exported and imported goods through a South African bank.
When do I need an import and export license?
A South African import export license is required when:
- more than 3 imports/exports are made in a calendar year;
- the total imported/exported cargo is ZAR150 000 or more in a calendar year;
- the imports are for resale or business purposes and not for your personal use
- a payment from South Africa for goods still to be imported into South African over R50 000 needs to be made.
An import export license is also required when you wish to make or receive international payments for imports or exports through your bank (this is unnecessary when you use a credit card, but usually these transactions have excessive forex costs).
Will my import export license work in countries other than South Africa?
No, your South African import export license is only valid for imports/exports that cross the South African border. It cannot be used to clear goods for any other African countries.
Do I need to be VAT (Value Added Tax) registered to apply for an import export license?
No, you do not need to be VAT registered to apply for an import export license.
Do I need to pay any annual fees after getting my license?
No, annual fees do not apply to import export licenses.
Ready to grow your business in Africa?
We can provide free qualified guidance to help get you started with your import or export venture.
