How do I obtain an Importers/Exporters code?
Apply for importer/exporter code by completing the following application forms:
· DA 185 – for businesses that wish to own Importer/Exporter’s code
· DA 185 D – for nomination of agents to act on behalf of Clients who may not want to own their Importer/Exporter’s code.
Application forms are obtainable at:
· South African Revenue Services (SARS) website: https://www.sars.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/Ops/Forms/DA-185-Application-form-%E2%80%93-Registration-or-Licensing-of-Customs-and-Excise-Clients-%E2%80%93-External-Form.pdf
· Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) website: https://www.rsl.org.ls/sars-da-185-application-form-registration-licensing-customs-exercise-clients
· Commercial border posts (Maseru Bridge, Maputsoe Bridge, Caledonspoort, Qacha’s Nek Gate and Van Rooyen’s Gate), and
· Lesotho Trade-portal website: https://www.lesothotradeportal.org.ls/index.php?r=SearchForms/view&id=138
· Or https://www.lesothotradeportal.org.ls/index.php?r=SearchForms/view&id=139
The requirements for application of Importer/Exporter’s code are:
· Trader’s license
· VAT registration certificate
· Addresses of the business
· Director’s details and addresses
· Nomination letter appointing agent