Guidance

Exporting to South Africa

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in South Africa.

• From: Department for International Trade
• Published: 25 March 2014
• Last updated: 6 August 2015 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 31 January 2020

Department for International Trade withdrew this publication because it was out of date.

See current information to:

• explore opportunities for exporting to South Africa in our country guide on great.gov.uk
• find out how UK organisations can manage risk when doing business in South Africa

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Doing business in South Africa: South Africa trade and export guide

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A detailed guide on doing business in and with South Africa. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in South Africa
• benefits and growth potential of the market
• trade between the UK and South Africa
• opportunities in South Africa
• start-up and market entry considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

Published 25 March 2014
Last updated 6 August 2015 + show all updates

1. 6 August 2015

   Updated with 2015 information

2. 1 July 2015

   Updated with 2015 opportunities information.

3. 26 March 2014

   Minor changes

4. 25 March 2014

   First published.