What is an Imported Car?
Imported cars are vehicles that have been brought over here from another country and can make great purchases.
Imported Cars In South Africa
1. Suzuki Swift – 1 764 units
2. Toyota Urban Cruiser – 1,213 units
3. Volkswagen T-Cross – 981 units
4. Haval Jolion – 975 units
5. Renault Kiger – 962 units
6. Toyota Rumion – 834 units
7. Renault Kwid – 827 units
8. Suzuki S-Presso – 783 units
9. Ford EcoSport – 674 units
10. Hyundai Atos – 668 units
Can imported cars be registered in South Africa?
If you want to register an imported vehicle in South Africa, you must do so at your relevant registering authority.
If you want to register an imported vehicle in South Africa, you must do so at your relevant registering authority.
The following documents are required:
- eNaTIS form (MVR1A or RLV);
- RSA identity document;
- If you do not have an RSA identity document:
- Identity document issued by a foreign country or
- Traffic register number certificate
- Documents relating to the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle outside the RSA.
- Letter of authority (LOA) from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications
If you want to register the vehicle in a company name, you must have:
- A certificate of incorporation as issued in terms of the Companies Act or;
- A certificate of the name change as issued in terms of the Companies Act.
- If you want to register the vehicle in the name of a closed corporation, you must have:
- A founding statement issued in terms of the Close Corporations Act or;
- A certificate of name change was issued in terms of the Close Corporations Act.
How much does it cost to import a car to South Africa?
The process of importing a car into South Africa
This can cost anywhere from R30 000 to R300 000 depending on the size and weight of the vehicle, the departure port, the destination port, and the final destination. Various companies will be able to offer shipping services for vehicles from other countries.
What is the tax on imported cars in South Africa?
naamsa | SA Economy Tax Revenue 2021. There is a set tariff regime on vehicles and automotive components imported into South Africa.
Import duties on vehicles and automotive components are set at 25% on light vehicles and 20% on original equipment components.