What is Business License?
Business licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government’s geographical jurisdiction. It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government.
Below Are Steps To Get A Business License In South Africa
Step 1:
Complete a business license application form (L1) which is available from the 5th Floor, Nedbank Building, Cnr Breda street & Bergriver Boulevard, Paarl.
For enquiries please contact:
(Mr) Bonisile Telelo
Tel: 021 807 6415
Email: Bonisile.Telelo@drakenstein.gov.za
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:45
Friday: 08h00 – 15:30
Other Requirements which may need to be met
If reports received from the relevant departments indicate that other requirements need to be met, the Department of Planning & Development will send a notice to the applicant.
The applicant must comply with the requirements and then arrange a re-inspection with the officer concerned.
Step 2:
The application must be completed and submitted to the License Officer. The Town Planning Department will assist you to establish whether there are business rights on the property and whether the zoning rights comply with the Scheme Regulations.
If your application complies with the aforementioned requirements, the application process can proceed.
Step 3:
Payment of Fee
An application fee (annually increased as per Council’s tariff structure) is payable at the cashiers for the application of a business license.
A receipt will be issued for the fees paid.
Step 4:
Circulation for Comments
The application is then sent to the relevant Departments for comments and recommendations, which may include :
Environmental Health, Planning, Fire Services and Electricity.
Step 5:
Issuing of License
Once the comments of all relevant departments have been received, the Department Community Services, Licensing, will issue the license.
Do you need a business license in South Africa?
South African legislation stipulates that all businesses should have a valid trading licence before trading. According to Section 1 of the Business Act 71 of 1991, businesses that require trading licences include: Food establishments where customers can eat and get takeaways or perishable foodstuff.
How much is it to register a small business in South Africa?
It costs just R175 to start a business in South Africa, which is cheaper than 90% of the rest of the world, according to the World Bank Group’s Doing Business study. Starting a business in South Africa is inexpensive.
How do I get a diamond license in South Africa?
How to apply for a Diamond Licence?
Download the application form (DD) below from the SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND AND PRECIOUS METALS REGULATOR.
Completing the application for the Diamond Dealers Licence.
Documents to submit with the application.
Submitting the application.
Process.
Licence Application help.