HOW TO APPLY FOR A MANUFACTURING AND/OR DISTRIBUTION LICENCE

To apply for a distribution and/or manufacturing registration, applicants need to visit the NLA online system on: https://thenla.thedti.gov.za. All instructions should be properly followed.

PROJECTED ANNUAL TURNOVER

Provide information of the projected annual turnover and pay the application fee relevant to the projected/annual turnover.

Annual turnover from activities regulated under the Act	Type of fee	Amount
Less than R 5 000 000	Application (s.11) Initial Registration Notice to review [Schedule 1 Item 4 (6)] Annual Renewal of registration Transfer Fee (s.15) Request for variation of conditions [s. 16(1)] Notice of change in location or activities [s. 16(3)] Appointment of person to conduct activities (s. 17)	R 500 R 2 000 R 500 R 2 000 R 1 500 R 1 500 R 1 500 R 1 500
At least R 5 000 000 but less than R 15 000 000	Application (s.11) Initial Registration Notice to review [Schedule 1 Item 4 (6)] Annual Renewal of registration Transfer Fee (s.15) Request for variation of conditions [s. 16(1)] Notice of change in location or activities [s. 16(3)] Appointment of person to conduct activities (s. 17)	R 1 000 R 4 000 R 1 000 R 4 000 R 3 000 R 3 000 R 3 000 R 3 000
At least R15 000 000 but less than R 250 000 000	Application (s.11) Initial Registration Notice to review [Schedule 1 Item 4 (6)] Annual Renewal of registration Transfer Fee (s.15) Request for variation of conditions [s. 16(1)] Notice of change in location or activities [s. 16(3)] Appointment of person to conduct activities (s. 17)	R 7 500 R 5 000 R 7 500 R 5 000 R 5 000 R 5 000 R 5 000 R 5 000
At least R 250 000 000, but less than R 1 billion.	Application (s.11) Initial Registration Notice to review [Schedule 1 Item 4 (6)] Annual Renewal of registration Transfer Fee (s.15) Request for variation of conditions [s. 16(1)] Notice of change in location or activities [s. 16(3)] Appointment of person to conduct activities (s. 17)	R 10 000 R 7 500 R 10 000 R 7 500 R 7 500 R 7 500 R 7 500 R 7 500
At least R 1 billion.	Application (s.11) Initial Registration Notice to review [Schedule 1 Item 4 (6)] Annual Renewal of registration Transfer Fee (s.15) Request for variation of conditions [s. 16(1)] Notice of change in location or activities [s. 16(3)] Appointment of person to conduct activities (s. 17)	R 25 000 R 15 000 R 25 000 R 15 000 R 15 000 R 15 000 R 15 000 R 15 000

The applicant should provide and attach proof of payment of the application fee (R500) when lodging the application.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applications should be accompanied by:

• A business zoning certificate for industrial purposes or a consent letter from the relevant municipality;
• A comprehensive written representation in support of the application;
• Any determination, consent approval or authority required by the Act;
• Valid proof that the prescribed application fee has been deposited in the bank account of the dti;
• A valid certified copy of ID or passport of the applicant;
• Trading business permit if the applicant is a foreigner;
• A South African Police Services (SAPS) police clearance certificate not older than three months from the date of issue;
• If the applicant is a juristic person, valid copies of registration issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) or any other relevant registration authority indicating the financial interest of all members, shareholders, partners or beneficiaries as the case may be;
• A valid tax clearance certificate if the applicant is a juristic person issued by the South African Revenue Services (SARS) within 12 months from the date of application; and
• Verification certificate issued in terms of the B-BBEE Act.

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