About registering as a manufacturer, importer or builder of motor vehicles

Should you want to manufacture, import or build motor vehicles in South Africa for profit, you must first register with the provincial department of transport.

Once the department receives your application, it will send its inspectorate to determine if you comply with the relevant regulations. Your business will also be subjected to South African Police Service (SAPS) clearance.

What you should do

Go to the provincial department of transport and submit the following:

• a completed form MIB (Application and Notice in respect of Manufacturer/Importer/ Builder of Vehicles)
• certified copy of your identity (ID) document 
• certified copy of the business certificate 
• letter of proxy if you are representing a company 
• custom code number from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) (if you are an importer).
  

How long does it take

Registration is subject to the concerned MEC’s approval and the registration certificate is issued on such approval.

How much does it cost

Province	Registration fee
Eastern Cape	R3 027
Free State	R1 318
Gauteng	R3 456
KwaZulu-Natal	R5 500
Limpopo	R11 301
Mpumalanga	R3 000 + R300 Admin fee
Northern Cape	R1 166
North West	R2 205
Western Cape	R300

Forms to complete

Form MIB (Application and Notice in respect of Manufacturer/Importer/Builder of Vehicles). Forms are obtainable at the registering authority or you can download them from the eNaTIS website.

Who to contact

National Traffic Information System (eNatis) service centres