It is an Amazon order so I not too sure. But I assume that it is aramex global shopper.
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Mawirepower
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It is not. You are using Aramex express.
The address you put on Amazon website is the one your product will be delivered to.
Ok cool. Thank you.
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Whatever details you put must be of the person who the product is addressed to. So, you have to think about this before you even buy the product.
DeeinSouthAfrica
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Sure, if the shipment is going to that company. If you are importing in your private capacity then you need your own Importers code.
I was thinking along the lines of Shipping Address: my details
Billing address and importers code: family company details
Payment details: my CC
I don't want to do anything illegal, hence me asking first. Just such a las to now apply for an importers code. 3 items a year seems very low.
Billing address and importers code: family company details
Payment details: my CC
I don't want to do anything illegal, hence me asking first. Just such a las to now apply for an importers code. 3 items a year seems very low.
DeeinSouthAfrica
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If you work for your family business then it's okay. Don't get them in trouble if the shipment has nothing to do with them.
Rather don't be a las.
lol, I do not, but they said it fine to ship the stuff there. But after asking, think I will just leave it.
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Don't know if this helps but I have imported more than 30 low value items each year for the last 3 years with my ID only. No issues at all.
This year I'm at 19 shipments.
What is considered low value though?
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R500 and below.
Tinuva
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This is probably the easiest instructions to follow: http://www.buffaloex.com/importercode_en.html
DeeinSouthAfrica
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Originally Posted by MagicDude4Eva
FWIW - my SARS importers code experience so far:
- They need confirmation of ownership of a phone-line. Either a Telkom- or cellphone statement. If you are on pre-paid you need to provide an affidavit.
- They do not accept a bank statement unless it has been stamped in a bank branch
- They did not accept my Eskom statement as proof of address "because it did not look original" (it's a printed PDF in color)
- I also needed to provide them with a "letter of consent" that I am really the one applying for the code (which is obvious since I also supplied the DA185 forms)
It is now attempt number 3 at it....
4th attempt worked like a charm. All of the above applied. SARS was super sticky about getting original bank-statements with a stamp. They would not accept statements via internet banking or printed in the branch and we had to print statements via Autobank (SBSA) and then have them stamped by the bank. They also required a written letter from the bank confirming that those statements really belong to me.
Since I only have electronic statements (proof of address), I printed both an Eskom statement and a CoJ statement on a color laser printer on thicker paper (looks more "official") and then got it "notarised" by HR with a nice colorful commissioner of oath stamp.
Got the confirmation from SARS this morning (a proper letter from SARS with the importers code) and have forwarded this to Aramex who have loaded it onto my profile. Caveat is: I have nothing to order right now :-(
I literally had to write my own letter (on my own letterhead) to confirm that I am really applying and also to confirm my details (F**** knows why, as all of this in the application) - like this:
To Whom It May Concern:
Affidavit: Consent of application for importers code in private capacity and Confirmation of mobile number
Dear South African Revenue Service,
As requested I would like to confirm that I, XXXXX (ID Number XXXX), am applying for an importers code to be used in my private capacity for private consumption as per submitted DA185-4A1 and DA 185.
I furthermore would like to confirm that my only means of telephonic contact is via my mobile pre-paid number, +27 83 XXXXX which is serviced via the carrier CellC. Pre-paid numbers do not have invoices or statements and the ownership of my number can be confirmed via a RICA subscriber request to CellC directly via SARS. Alternatively you can verify my SARS income-tax record for income tax number XXXX, which also has the same mobile number on record.
Should you require any further information do not hesitate to contact me directly on +27 83 XXXXX.
Warm regards,
FWIW - my SARS importers code experience so far:
- They need confirmation of ownership of a phone-line. Either a Telkom- or cellphone statement. If you are on pre-paid you need to provide an affidavit.
- They do not accept a bank statement unless it has been stamped in a bank branch
- They did not accept my Eskom statement as proof of address "because it did not look original" (it's a printed PDF in color)
- I also needed to provide them with a "letter of consent" that I am really the one applying for the code (which is obvious since I also supplied the DA185 forms)
It is now attempt number 3 at it....
4th attempt worked like a charm. All of the above applied. SARS was super sticky about getting original bank-statements with a stamp. They would not accept statements via internet banking or printed in the branch and we had to print statements via Autobank (SBSA) and then have them stamped by the bank. They also required a written letter from the bank confirming that those statements really belong to me.
Since I only have electronic statements (proof of address), I printed both an Eskom statement and a CoJ statement on a color laser printer on thicker paper (looks more "official") and then got it "notarised" by HR with a nice colorful commissioner of oath stamp.
Got the confirmation from SARS this morning (a proper letter from SARS with the importers code) and have forwarded this to Aramex who have loaded it onto my profile. Caveat is: I have nothing to order right now :-(
I literally had to write my own letter (on my own letterhead) to confirm that I am really applying and also to confirm my details (F**** knows why, as all of this in the application) - like this:
To Whom It May Concern:
Affidavit: Consent of application for importers code in private capacity and Confirmation of mobile number
Dear South African Revenue Service,
As requested I would like to confirm that I, XXXXX (ID Number XXXX), am applying for an importers code to be used in my private capacity for private consumption as per submitted DA185-4A1 and DA 185.
I furthermore would like to confirm that my only means of telephonic contact is via my mobile pre-paid number, +27 83 XXXXX which is serviced via the carrier CellC. Pre-paid numbers do not have invoices or statements and the ownership of my number can be confirmed via a RICA subscriber request to CellC directly via SARS. Alternatively you can verify my SARS income-tax record for income tax number XXXX, which also has the same mobile number on record.
Should you require any further information do not hesitate to contact me directly on +27 83 XXXXX.
Warm regards,
looks like I’m in for a fun time
DeeinSouthAfrica
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Lol, it took me 2 attempts. What they don't tell you is that SARS only accept the first 10 applications per day, so get there at sparrow fart.
They basically don’t want people to import goods.
elf_lord_ZC5
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No, they do not want to work any harder than that. 10 applications probably take them to tea time, and there after it is "pause" time