Hi All,

some advice if you please.

I am setting up a micro enterprise for the import of products. Thus far it will be too small so VAT registration is a non starter for now.
However as we import the components and assemble locally I guess the following is required

1. Import license/code (I assume this can be used for export to SADC countries as well?) Is this a mission for my accountant to do?
2. How would I go about ensuring I am not hit with the maximum import tariffs since I do final assembly of the finished product locally? (got hammered with full tariff on sample imports, even the gratis stock I received as part of first shipment) Do I need to register with SARS for this purpose?
3. Bonded warehousing. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this in small quantities?

Sorry for the palooka questions, I am starting this venture on a shoe string and this requires that any and all methods to improved cash flow are vital to success.