We do the legwork so that you don’t have to. Email us your documents, sit back and relax while we get your license.
Obtain your official customs import and export registration to legally trade across international borders.
What’s included:
We obtain your APN code for qualifying advance import payments, ensuring compliance with South African regulations.
Key benefits:
Become a licensed customs broker authorised to submit customs declarations on behalf of importers and exporters.
Service includes:
Certify South African origin to qualify for reduced duties under trade agreements.
What you’ll get:
Businesses we’ve helped
Successful applicants
Years in business
Get all your company formation and import export answers in one place.
You will get a complete refund if the registration is not successful.
Our experts handle your registration and compliance so you can focus on growth
Our knowledgeable consultants will advise you on all you need to set up business and trade
Avoid unexpected penalties by complying with all the local requirements
Benefit from 12 years of experience in South African business and customs compliance
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Business Owner
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Business Owner
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Business Owner
Complete information form and submit specified documents.
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We handle all communication with the local registration bodies on your behalf.
All registration documents sent to you. Start trading with confidence.
Browse answers to the most common questions about importing, exporting, and doing business across borders.
It is a number, or code, that you receive when you register at customs as an importer, exporter, or both. It is also referred to as a customs code, CNN number, customs client number or customs registration number. It allows an individual or business to clear goods through customs and to make international payments for imported and exported goods.
An import export license is officially required when:
You also require a customs license if you want to make or receive an international payment for imported or exported goods through your bank (this is not necessary if you use your credit card, but credit card transactions typically involve very high forex costs).
Yes, one import export license covers all goods traded across the South African border. Note that some regulated goods require an additional permit. You can search your product in our prohibited and regulated goods look up to see if there are any additional requirements.
You can use the same license to import from or export to different countries. If you export goods to a country that has a trade agreement with South Africa we recommend that you get the associated certificate of origin so that your buyers benefit from the import duty tax saving.
No, yearly fees are not applicable to import export licenses.
It is a number, or code, that you receive when you register at customs as an importer, exporter, or both. It is also referred to as a customs code or CNN number. It allows an individual or business to clear goods through customs and to make international payments for imported and exported goods.
Discover the key import, export, customs, and VAT requirements before you invest time and money into your next shipment.
Taxation of low value imports, including e-Commerce platforms such as Temu or Shein, to South Africa
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