Who we are / Info
InvestSA is a division of the South African Department of Trade and Industry (the dti). We support investors exploring opportunities in South Africa by helping with information, facilitation and aftercare. Our One Stop Shops provide practical assistance to streamline the process of setting up a business.
South Africa offers a combination of developed first world economic infrastructure and a growing emerging market. Its investment potential lies in its diversity of sectors and industries. It is also a major trading nation, exporting and importing more than US$167 billion worth of goods every year, from a location that makes it an ideal gateway into African and other global markets.
Our products / services (list)
Facilitates the entire investment value chain;
Provides specialist advisory services to investors;
Coordinates effectively across various line departments;
Communicates all services to current and potential investors;
Acts as the facilitation window of clearance of registration, licensing and permits;
Facilitates the provision of information and support on available investor incentives schemes; and
Coordinates the regulatory reform / roadmap process in South Africa and improve the investment climate.
Company registration and Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) services
Business permits and Visa Facilitation Service
Facilitation with Unemployment Insurance Fund and Compensation Fund
Environmental Impact Assessment
Facilitation with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and Customs
Facilitation with Mining Permits
Facilitation with NRCS , ITAC and SABS
Municipal facilitation
Facilitation with state-owned enterprises
Incentive facilitation
Facilitation with land zoning and transfers
Investment promotion and international investment missions
