Maltech Africa Business Consultancy & Cross Border Solutions

  THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SKILLS PERMIT Starting a business as a foreigner in South Africa  can be an arduous task without enlisting professional help. There are a number of ‘hoops’ that must be circumvented and the process can be time-consuming and a distraction from the all-important task of establishing your business. Below we detail the important aspects of starting a business as a foreigner in South Africa but if you prefer to talk to a human being to discuss your needs. Importantly and before you commit time and money, you should have an assessment of your circumstances and requirements carried out. Assessments, as with ourselves, we will require an Assessment fee of R450. Who can apply? The Independent Financial skills permit is a permit that is not restricted to a certain economic activity. As such it allows the holder total freedom to invest in a business, whether they will be working in it or not. There is also no obligation to invest in or st...

  WHAT IS A WAIVER OR A WAIVER EXEMPTIONS Where certain requirements cannot be fulfilled, a special waiver request may be considered by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) when submitted in terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act, 2002, as amended. A waiver application is thus (a formal written request to the DHA to set aside certain prescribed requirements for a visa in any given category). This means that companies and/or individuals may, for good cause, be exempted from certain prescribed requirements. WHAT NECESSITATES THE NEED FOR A WAIVER? A waiver letter can be submitted with the General Work Visa application in lieu of the Department of Labour Certificate. The employer/applicant may have received a negative recommendation from the Department of Labour. The applicant may not be able to produce an evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) of their foreign qualifications. The applicant may not be able to travel abroad to their country ...