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South Africa × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in South Africa
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In South Africa, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in South Africa for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Johannesburg · Tuesday 3 November
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- Currency
- ZAR
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +27
- Region
- Africa
What the rules say in South Africa
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the South Africa market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source54 checked against an official source0 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
Companies operating in approved Special Economic Zones may qualify for a 15 percent corporate income tax rate.
Qualifying companies in approved SEZs only; conditions apply.South African Revenue Service (SARS) · checked 2026-10-19An SEZ, or part of one, may be designated as a customs controlled area, where registered enterprises can import goods under rebate item 498.01 of Schedule No. 4 to the Customs and Excise Act, 1964.
Customs controlled area enterprises licensed with SARS; industrial development zones operating before 9 February 2016 converted to SEZs under the SEZ Act, 2014.South African Revenue Service (SARS) · checked 2026-10-19The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition runs investment incentives including the Section 12I tax allowance, the Automotive Investment Scheme, the Black Industrialists Scheme, Global Business Services and film production incentives.
Eligibility, caps and application windows differ by scheme and change over time.Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) · checked 2026-10-19CIPC indicates that professional practices such as lawyers or doctors may register as personal liability companies and should confirm the correct form with their professional regulator.
Regulated professions.Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) · checked 2026-10-19National Treasury published draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026, for public comment on 17 April 2026, presented as the successor to the Exchange Control Regulations, 1961.
Draft only; the SARB states that the existing exchange control system remains in the interim.National Treasury · checked 2026-10-19Restricted goods may be imported or exported only under conditions such as a permit from the responsible department, and specified tariff headings are detained for the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications and need a Letter of Authority.
SARS publishes a consolidated Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports list by tariff heading, updated regularly.South African Revenue Service (SARS) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Licensing, incentives and sector rules · Customs, trade and supply chain
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in South Africa
Professionals working here
No named lead for Government & Regulatory Affairs yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in South Africa and can bring the right local colleague in.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in South Africa.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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