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Setting up a PayPal account to accept international currencies in South Africa

12 February 2024/in All articles, Duties, tariffs and levies, Guides for import and export, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Zoe

In this article, we will cover the South African rebate provisions that allow for the duty-free temporary import of goods into South Africa.

GUIDE TO: Dumping and anti-dumping duties

22 March 2022/in All articles, Customs and SARS, Duties, tariffs and levies, Guides for import and export, Import, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

SARS Excise tax is payable on locally made wares listed in Schedule 1 Parts 2, 3, 5 and 7 of the Customs and Excise Act. Learn what goods must comply, and how to be a manufacturer of excisable goods in this article.

Guide to: SARS Excise

6 December 2021/in All articles, Bonded goods and transport, Duties, tariffs and levies, Excise and manufacturing, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

SARS Excise tax is payable on locally made wares listed in Schedule 1 Parts 2, 3, 5 and 7 of the Customs and Excise Act. Learn what goods must comply, and how to be a manufacturer of excisable goods in this article.

HOW TO: Prepare for your first import in 7 steps

11 October 2021/in All articles, Duties, tariffs and levies, Guides for import and export, Import, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

Prepare for your first import to ensure your profits are not lost on avoidable setbacks and compliance issues. This guide shows you how in 7 easy steps.

GUIDE TO: SARS registered representatives

24 August 2021/in All articles, Customs and SARS, Guides for import and export, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

Having a registered representative is a requirement for businesses to perform vital functions on e-filing. Here’s what you need to know.

Trading as a sole proprietor or registered company – which is best for your import export venture?

26 July 2021/in All articles, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

Trading as a sole proprietor or registered company each have benefits and pitfalls. Here’s what you should know before committing to either.

Meeting South African labelling requirements

24 June 2021/in All articles, Import, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

Traders often import products that get blocked by Customs due to South African labelling requirements. Read how to avoid this here.

GUIDE TO: VAT and Export

24 June 2021/in Customs and SARS, Export, Guides for import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

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

21 June 2021/in All articles, Export, Guides for import and export, Import, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

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

Building international business relationships

26 May 2021/in All articles, Starting out in import and export, Your import export business/by Tracy Venter

Read our three essential tips for building international business relationships with customers and suppliers that are lasting and lucrative.