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Need an Advanced Payment Notification Number to Import Goods into SA?

Get Your SARS-Compliant APN Setup for Only R2490

Discounted Import & Export Packages available.

View our Import Export Licence South Africa Brochure here.

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Expert Accountants, registered with SAIBA, CIMA, and SAIT, is an accredited SARS Tax Practitioner.

Get expert help to register your APN with SARS from our tax specialists
SAIBA professionals are standing by to assist with your advanced payment notification number registration
Our specialists who assist with your APN registration is registered with CIMA

Need an APN for Your International Payment?

Need to make a foreign payment over R50,000? We’ll handle your Advanced Payment Notification Number setup quickly, so you stay SARS Compliant and avoid delays, blocked funds, or payment issues with your bank.

Advanced Payment
Notification Number

R2490 Once-Off

  • We’ll register your business for Advanced Payment Notification directly through SARS eFiling
  • Your setup will be fully aligned with SARS and Exchange Control guidelines
  • You’ll receive a step-by-step video tutorial so you can create future APNs with ease
  • Requirements: (1) A SARS eFiling profile (2) Must be registered as an Importer
  • Timeframe: 3-Working Days
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Explore our Discounted Import & Export Packages

Choose the package that suits your business needs.

Import + Export License Combo

R 2990
  • Import or Export Number
  • Main Requirements: (1) ID Number / Passport; (2) Company Certificate Number (3) Business Bank Account; (4) South African Address; (5) Registered Representative updated at SARS (we can assist)
  • Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  • Free Optional Services: BEE Affidavit, Bank Account, Website, Custom Tender Search and Start-up Training.
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R3190

Import + Export Shelf Company

R 14 990 Once Off
  • 2024 Company Registration Documents
  • Instant Import and Export License
  • SARS Registered Representative Update
  • Main Requirements: (1) ID Number / Passport; (2) Company Certificate Number (3) Business Bank Account; (4) South African Address
  • Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  • Free Optional Services Included: BEE Affidavit, Bank Account, Custom Tender Search and Start-up Training
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About Us

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50 000+ Clients assisted since 2006

Import & Export License is the dedicated Import / Export Division of Company Partners (Pty) Ltd.

We are your trusted partner in Import and Export Compliance Services, having assisted over 50,000 South African Entrepreneurs since 2006 in their business journeys.

Specialising in providing compliance services, our guiding principle is “Navigate, Support, Thrive,”. We empower South African Entrepreneurs by facilitating the processes involved in Import and Export Licenses, Trade Agreements, and Permits – CBRTA, ensuring compliance and seamless cross-border operations.

With a successful track record and expertise in Import/Export regulations, our team offers personalized support tailored to your needs. Trust us to navigate Import and Export Licenses, Trade Agreements, and CBRTA Permits, so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An APN is a notice submitted to SARS when a business wants to make an advance payment (above R50,000) for goods it intends to import into South Africa.

The APN must be submitted by the importer or the entity financing the payment.

All APNs are processed through SARS eFiling.

It allows SARS and authorized dealers to track large payments, reduce the risk of fraud, and monitor compliance with trade regulations.

Yes, you must have both a SARS eFiling account and be registered as an importer.

No physical documents are issued. SARS provides a reference number as proof of your APN submission.

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