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Application for Exporter Status (DA 185.4A2)
Exporters, whether located inside or outside South Africa, may register as exporters using Form DA 185.4A2. This form supports eligibility for export-related customs benefits under agreements like the EPA and AfCFTA.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2020. Confirm on the official source.
DA 185.4A2 – Registration Client Type 4A2 – Exporter (Located or not located in the Republic)
Reference
S IN 2020
Amounts
R 50
Closing Date
24 April 2020
Compliance with Grace Period Using Calendar Days
Taxpayers updating their registration or licensing information must now comply within a grace period defined in calendar days rather than ordinary days, ensuring clarity and consistency in deadlines.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2020. Confirm on the official source.
Amendment to rules under sections 59A, 60 and 120 – “days” in relation to the grace period allowed for compliance when updating registration or licensing information amended to “calendar days”
Submission of Forms DA 306 and DA 306A
New forms DA 306 and DA 306A have been inserted to replace outdated forms DA 30 and DA 31. These must be used for relevant customs and excise reporting and compliance.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2020. Confirm on the official source.
the substitution of form DA 306, and the insertion form DA 306A (DAR202) Notice
Registration/Licensing of Customs and Excise Clients (DA 185)
Businesses and individuals may apply for registration or licensing under the Customs and Excise Rules using Form DA 185, which has been updated to include new client types such as exporters and producers. This form is used for compliance with customs regulations and eligibility for benefits under international agreements like the EPA and AfCFTA.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2020. Confirm on the official source.
DA 185 – Application form – Registration / Licensing of Customs and Excise Clients
Electronic Submission of Applications for Registration/Licensing
Applicants may now submit applications for registration or licensing electronically using forms DA 8 and DA 185, reducing reliance on physical submissions and improving processing speed.
24 Apr 2020: GG.43245 R.473 (electronic submission of applications for registration/licensing; DA 8/DA 185 forms)
Application for Producer Status (DA 185.4A7)
Producers may register under the Customs and Excise Rules using Form DA 185.4A7. This form enables participation in customs processes and access to benefits linked to trade agreements such as the EPA and AfCFTA.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2020. Confirm on the official source.
DA 185.4A7 – Registration Client Type 4A7 – Producer
