Exporters Code

[MJG]

Hello

I am looking at getting an exporters code as I need to send some products to Kenya a few times a year.
What is the process in doing this?

Thanks

 

[acidrain]

Contact these guys: https://importexportlicense.co.za/

Applied for my export/import code a few months back. Took about 2 weeks +-

Cheaper if you just go direct with SARS but the convenience is worth it.

 

[MJG]

Contact these guys: https://importexportlicense.co.za/

Applied for my export/import code a few months back. Took about 2 weeks +-

Cheaper if you just go direct with SARS but the convenience is worth it.

I got my importers code directly from SARS. Was really basic process. I am just curious if exporters code is the same process as all I cant seem to find any info online

 

[Deetz]

Its cheaper to go to SARS Directly, Also the same process for both importers and exporters code.

 

[MJG]

Its cheaper to go to SARS Directly, Also the same process for both importers and exporters code.

I plan to go directly to them but I can't seem to find out what documents they would require.
Also I could download and print the docs for the importers code but cant seem to do the same for exporters

 

[The_Traveller]

I plan to go directly to them but I can't seem to find out what documents they would require.
Also I could download and print the docs for the importers code but cant seem to do the same for exporters

It’s one and the same code,you just need to select both when applying.

Off the top of my head...

1. CIPRO doc
2. Tax clearance cert.
3. VAT certificate
4. Member ID copies certified
5. Proof of telephone account
6. Proof of operating add

 

[dunkyd]

Im/ Ex same thing.

 

[MJG]

It’s one and the same code,you just need to select both when applying.

Off the top of my head...

1. CIPRO doc
2. Tax clearance cert.
3. VAT certificate
4. Member ID copies certified
5. Proof of telephone account
6. Proof of operating add

Like an idiot I didnt apply for the exporters when I did the importers

 

[As1974a]

Like an idiot I didnt apply for the exporters when I did the importers

Its the same code.

 

[ChuckMeFarley]

Hello

I am looking at getting an exporters code as I need to send some products to Kenya a few times a year.
What is the process in doing this?

Thanks

Sent you a DM.

 

[airborne]

It’s one and the same code,you just need to select both when applying.

Off the top of my head...

1. CIPRO doc
2. Tax clearance cert.
3. VAT certificate
4. Member ID copies certified
5. Proof of telephone account
6. Proof of operating add

What do you need if applying in your personal capacity?

Im/ Ex same thing.

So if you applied for an importers code you can use it for exports as well, no need to re-apply for an exporters code?

 

[xrapidx]

Contact these guys: https://importexportlicense.co.za/

Applied for my export/import code a few months back. Took about 2 weeks +-

Cheaper if you just go direct with SARS but the convenience is worth it.

What was the cost?

 

[ChuckMeFarley]

What was the cost?

You still have to complete and sign the documentation, get the required forms together. You are doing 99% of the work for someone else and they bill you for it? I have to start charging for this, lol.

 

[xrapidx]

You still have to complete and sign the documentation, get the required forms together. You are doing 99% of the work for someone else and they bill you for it? I have to start charging for this, lol.

Well right now - I don't know what it costs? According to the link, they courier the forms. If it costs less than the time it'll cost me to go to SARS - then why not?

The same reason I pay someone to do my vehicle license renewals, registration, transfers, etc.

 

[ChuckMeFarley]

Well right now - I don't know what it costs? According to the link, they courier the forms. If it costs less than the time it'll cost me to go to SARS - then why not?

The same reason I pay someone to do my vehicle license renewals, registration, transfers, etc.

Fair enough. If you make use of a clearing agent they generally do it for you for free.

 

[The_Traveller]

What do you need if applying in your personal capacity?

So if you applied for an importers code you can use it for exports as well, no need to re-apply for an exporters code?

Only a business can apply for an Import/Export Code.

When you doing the application, and you dont tick/check the exporters box, that means you only applying for the code/permit to Import.

If you now want to export, you will need to reapply for Export, using the same code allocated to you ( for import) .

Hence, apply for both right at the beginning.

 

[The_Traveller]

Well right now - I don't know what it costs? According to the link, they courier the forms. If it costs less than the time it'll cost me to go to SARS - then why not?

The same reason I pay someone to do my vehicle license renewals, registration, transfers, etc.

Pretoria CBD office, there is almost no queue. If you really don't have time to go there, then sure, use a 3rd party, but if you can spare an hour (if residing in PTA ) , its well worth the effort in spending R0 + fuel cost.

 

[xrapidx]

Only a business can apply for an Import/Export Code.

When you doing the application, and you dont tick/check the exporters box, that means you only applying for the code/permit to Import.

If you now want to export, you will need to reapply for Export, using the same code allocated to you ( for import) .

Hence, apply for both right at the beginning.

I'm only interested in an importers code - probably going to pick up flak this year, I usually bring in 2-3 items a month.

 

[The_Traveller]

I'm only interested in an importers code - probably going to pick up flak this year, I usually bring in 2-3 items a month.

If its maximum R20k value per shipment, your clearing agent can clear it under their code.

 

[ChuckMeFarley]

If its maximum R20k value per shipment, your clearing agent can clear it under their code.

A clearing agent can clear it based on any value, we just don't want to bear the risk.