What you need to know about export duty on scrap metal

South Africa levies export duty on scrap metal. Here’s what you need to know about compliance and payment of these export duties.

GUIDE TO: Completing EUR.1 certificates

If you are exporting to Europe you may offer your buyers reduced import duties with EUR.1 certificates. Read more in this guide.

GUIDE TO: VAT and Export

VAT and export is not always an easy call. Let’s look at when your foreign client should pay the VAT, and when you can zero rate an export.

SARB MANUALS FOR: Exchange control and international transactions

To assist with compliant international trade, the Reserve Bank publishes Currency and Exchange Control Manuals. Here are the latest ones.

What you need for cross border trade

Moving goods over a border South Africa shares with a neighboring state is called cross border trade. Let’s take a look at what you need for compliance.

Export readiness checklist

Make sure you have everything in place for your shipment to arrive safely with our export readiness checklist.

GUIDE TO: Commercial invoices

The commercial invoice is a serious document in any import and export. Let’s look at what is required for it to be compliant.

GUIDE TO: Trade agreements and certificates of origin

Whether you import or export, knowing about and making use of trade agreements gives you the competitive edge. Learn more in this guide.

Exports: What documents do you need?

Here are the 4 main export documents that you’ll need to present to Customs authorities when exporting goods from South Africa.

HOW TO: Source and Sell Products Globally

Here’s a list of the top international web trading platforms as well as various methods of international sourcing and selling that you can use to take your business global.