What is SARS power of attorney? SARS power of attorney grants authority to a representative taxpayer or tax practitioner to act on behalf of a taxpayer. The taxpayer can be either an individual or a legal entity (i.e. a business). A representative taxpayer can be a: Accountant; Attorney; Bookkeeper; Conveyancer in a case of Transfer […]
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When submitting an application to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for a firearm licence or renewal of a firearm licence, the designated firearms officer (DFO) will issue you with proof of receipt of your application. The remittance advice for firearm applications SAPS 523(a) form is issued by the DFO upon receipt of your documentation […]
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When submitting an application to the South African Police Service (SAPS) for a firearm licence or renewal of a firearm licence, the designated firearms officer (DFO) will issue you with proof of receipt of your application. The remittance advice for firearm applications SAPS 523(a) form is issued by the DFO upon receipt of your documentation […]
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In 2004 the legislation which governs the licensing of firearms changed. The Firearm Control Act of 2000 (FCA) replaced the Arms and Ammunition Act 75 of 1969 (AAA). Subsequently, all firearm licenses issued under the old act must be renewed. In order to apply for renewal of a firearm licence in terms of the previous […]
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Transfer of Firearm Ownership In order to apply for transfer of firearm ownership, you must submit SAPS 534 form to the designated firearms officer (DFO) at the police station in the area where you ordinarily reside. The transfer of firearm ownership form relates only to the transfer of a firearm from a licensed owner to […]
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Permission to store a firearm In Terms of Regulation 86(4) of the Firearms Control Regulations, 2004, you can apply for permission to store a firearm by submitting SAPS 539 form to the designated firearms officer (DFO) at the police station in the area where you ordinarily reside. A person who has permission to store a […]
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Application for a temporary authorization to possess a firearm South African and non-South African citizens can apply for temporary authorization to possess a firearm by submitting SAPS 518 form to the designated firearms officer (DFO) at the police station in the area where you ordinarily reside. The same supporting documents must be included as for […]
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Firearm Licence Renewal In order to ensure that a person remains compliant with the Firearms Control Act, 2000, and the Firearms Regulations, 2004, all firearm licences and permits must be renewed within the prescribed period. An application for the renewal of a firearm licence must be made 90 days before the date of expiry of […]
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Application for the renewal of a competency certificate Before renewing a firearm licence, you must first renew your competency certificate. Download and complete a SAPS 517(g) form (application for renewal of a competency certificate) and submit, along with supporting documentation, to the designated firearms officer (DFO) at the police station in the area where you […]
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What is a SAPS firearm licence? The owner of a firearm must apply for a firearm licence from the South African Police Service before obtaining the firearm. Each individual firearm needs its own licence. In order to apply for a SAPS firearm licence, you have to be a South African citizen who is at least […]
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