- Accreditation requires traders to demonstrate knowledge of Customs Law and procedures.
- Traders must apply for the AEO knowledge competency assessment through SARS eFiling.
- Applications can be made for the trader or nominated employees.
- A registered representative must be appointed to act on the applicant’s behalf on eFiling.
- The representative logs into eFiling and selects the appropriate options for Customs registration.
- The representative registers for the assessment and can nominate employees to take it.
- Employees must be registered on eFiling and assigned the necessary user rights.
Source: sars.gov.za
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