Import and export of goods with South Africa — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. CISG since 1995, settlements in USD/ZAR
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a South African partner
Import platinum, gold, chromite, diamonds, citrus fruit, and wine from South Africa.
Export metals, fertilizers, petroleum products, and chemicals to South Africa.
A contract for services from South African companies: mining, IT, finance.
A contract for services to South African clients: nuclear technology, IT, education.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
South Africa ratified the CISG in 1995. The Convention applies automatically to international commercial transactions.
CISG · 1995South Africa is the world's largest producer of platinum and one of the largest producers of gold and diamonds. Deals involving precious metals and stones require a Kimberley Process certificate and appropriate licenses.
Platinum · gold · Kimberley ProcessThe ZAR (South African rand) is volatile. International contracts are typically denominated in USD. ZAR is accepted if both parties agree to bear the exchange-rate risk. SWIFT settlements go through Standard Bank, Absa, or FNB.
USD/ZAR · settlementsA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set out in the contract. For contracts from 3 million RUB, the bank assigns a unique contract registration number (UNK).
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
South Africa is the largest economy in Africa and a key trading partner for Russia on the continent. The country is rich in natural resources: platinum, gold, diamonds, chromite, and manganese.
Registration Number from the CIPC (cipc.co.za). The contract should specify the company name, registration number, and address.
Ratified in 1995. For disputes — AFSA (Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa) or the ICC.
The port of Durban is the largest in Africa. From Black Sea ports around the Cape of Good Hope or via Suez — 22–30 days.