Our Services

We continuously improve our systems, knowledge, and services to meet the evolving demands of trade and logistics. Excellence isn’t a goal — it’s our standard.

Clearing of Goods

We handle all international and cross-border customs clearing for imports and exports within the Southern and Central African regions.
Our experienced team manages every step — from documentation and declarations to communication with customs authorities — ensuring your goods are cleared quickly and in full compliance with all regulations.

Import and export customs clearance

Border documentation and declarations

Tariff classification and valuation assistance

Release coordination with customs and transporters

SARS Registrations & Compliance

With over 10 years of hands-on experience in SARS registrations and customs compliance, we assist clients with all the necessary registrations and updates required for smooth trade operations.

Our SARS services include registrations under Customs. We assist clients with a wide range of customs registrations, licensing, and accreditation applications under the South African Revenue Service (SARS) RLA (Registration, Licensing and Accreditation) system.

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Customs Registrations

Our team ensures that every registration is completed accurately and in full compliance with Customs and Excise legislation, saving you time and preventing unnecessary delays.

Importer (Local or Non-Local)

Registration for individuals or businesses importing goods into South Africa.

Exporter (Local or Non-Local)

Registration for individuals or businesses exporting goods from South Africa.

Exporter under Preferential Trade Agreements

Includes SADC, EU-SADC EPA, SACU/EFTA, and other trade arrangements.

Registered Agent for Carriers

Handling transport or movement of goods on behalf of foreign carriers.

Customs Licensing

Clearing Agent Licence

Required for companies providing customs clearing services on behalf of importers or exporters.

Remover of Goods in Bond (Local or Non-Local)

Licensing for transporters moving bonded goods between customs control points.

Container Depot or Transit Shed Licence

For operating facilities handling bonded or uncleared cargo under customs supervision.

Bonded Warehouse Licence

For businesses storing imported goods under customs control until duty is paid or goods are exported.

Reporting Entities

Road, Rail, or Air Cargo Carriers (Local or Non-Local)

Registration for transporters submitting electronic manifest and cargo reports.

Container Depots (Reporting)

For managing imported and exported containers under customs supervision.

Transit Shed or De-grouping Depot Operators

Facilities receiving and de-grouping consolidated cargo under customs control.

SARS Registrations

At Across Borders Clearing Agency, we handle the full process — from document preparation and submission to liaising with SARS Customs — ensuring that your business remains fully compliant and ready for international trade.

  • Income Tax Registration for individuals
  • Appointment of public officer for companies
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration – Required for businesses with taxable supplies exceeding or expected to exceed R1 million in a 12-month period, or voluntary registration from R50,000.
  • Deregistration of tax types, like PAYE and Vat

    • We Assist With

    New SARS registrations

    Updating existing tax details

    SARS eFiling setup and management

    Tax compliance verification and clearance

    Other services – Department of agriculture

    Permit for

    The Importation of Plants, Plant Products and Regulated Articles issued by National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (in terms of the Agricultural Pests Act 1983)

    Veterinary Import Permit for

    Live Animals and Animal Products (including genetic material) into South Africa.

    Permit or Registration Certificate for

    The Import of Farm Feed and Pet Food (under Agricultural Remedies Act 1947)

    Permit for

    The Import of Animals, Animal Products or Genetic Material (various categories: livestock, game species, etc).

    Permit or Registration for

    Importation of Unlisted Plant Varieties under seed/fruit/propagating material regulatory frameworks.

    Other services – ITAC Permits

    Import Permits (IE 461)

    For goods subject to import control due to health, safety, environmental, or strategic safeguards.

    Export Permits

    For goods leaving South Africa that are regulated under export-control measures (e.g., strategic materials, used goods, scrap, etc.).

    Used/Second-hand Goods & Scrap Permits

    Imports and exports of used goods, waste, scrap often require special permits.

    Specialised Permits for Sensitive Goods

    Goods that fall under specific tariff headings or are subject to quotas, health/environmental rules, or international agreements may require tailored ITAC permits.

    Other services – Home Affairs

    Online passport applications

    Online VISA applications or renewal

    Lesotho and Zimbabwean. exemption permits

    Study VISA

    Exchange visa (student)
    Corporate account

    Holiday VISA

    Visitors visa Section11(1)

    Retirement

    Retired persons visa

    Temporary Presidence VISA

    • Work visa
    • General work visa
    • Corporate work visa
    • Treaty visa
    • Visitor’s visa Section 11(1)(b)(ii) Volunteer
    • Visitor’s visa Section 11(2)
    • Visitor’s visa 11.6 (Reside with SAC and work)
    • Critical skills visa
    • Intra company transfer work visa
    • Visitor’s visa Section11(1)(b)(iii)Academic
    • Sabbaticals
    • Visitor’s visa Section11(1)(b)(iii) Research
    • Exchange visa (work)
    • Medical visa
    Address

    20 Conradie Street, Die Rand,
    Upington, Northern Cape 8800

    E-mail

    info@acrossbordersca.co.za

    Phone

    Office C. +27(0)79 726 5028

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