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Russia Trade Contract with South Africa

Import and export of goods with South Africa — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 15 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD/ZAR

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Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme

Import of goods from South Africa

PartiesBuyer — Russia, seller — Republic of South Africa
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · Kimberley Process certificate for diamonds · Settlements in USD or ZAR

Export of goods to South Africa

PartiesSeller — Russia, buyer — Republic of South Africa
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · SARS customs clearance · Settlements in USD

Import of services from South Africa

PartiesCustomer — Russia, contractor — Republic of South Africa
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs for services · 173-FZ currency control · SWIFT via Standard Bank, Absa

Export of services to South Africa

PartiesContractor — Russia, customer — Republic of South Africa
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs for services · Deadlines for receiving proceeds · VAT by place of supply of services
Contract type

Which contract fits working with South Africa

Four contract types — for any deal structure with a South African partner

Import of goods from South Africa

Import platinum, gold, chromite, diamonds, citrus fruit, and wine from South Africa.

Customs declaration in Russia
Kimberley Process certificate for diamonds
Settlements in USD or ZAR
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Export of goods to South Africa

Export metals, fertilizers, petroleum products, and chemicals to South Africa.

Customs declaration in Russia
SARS customs clearance
Settlements in USD
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Import of services from South Africa

A contract for services from South African companies: mining, IT, finance.

No customs for services
173-FZ currency control
SWIFT via Standard Bank, Absa
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Export of services to South Africa

A contract for services to South African clients: nuclear technology, IT, education.

No customs for services
Deadlines for receiving proceeds
VAT by place of supply of services
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Trade specifics with South Africa

Key terms to reflect in the contract with South Africa

CISG applies through Russian law

South Africa has not ratified the CISG, but the contract from the builder is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party to the Convention, so it applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)).

CISG · Russian law

Diamonds, gold, metals

Deals involving precious metals and stones require a Kimberley Process certificate and appropriate licenses.

Platinum · gold · Kimberley Process

ZAR or USD

The parties choose the currency: the form offers both USD and ZAR, and the contract uses one currency for the price and payment. South Africa has exchange controls: cross-border payments go through Authorised Dealer banks. SWIFT settlements go through Standard Bank, Absa, or FNB.

USD/ZAR · settlements

173-FZ: deadlines and registration

The deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it; the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is set by Presidential Decrees No. 79 and No. 430. For contracts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), the bank assigns a unique contract registration number (UNK).

173-FZ · contract registration
FAQ

Questions about trade contracts with South Africa

Answers on drawing up a contract with a company from South Africa

Through Russian law — yes. South Africa has not ratified the CISG, but the contract from the builder is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the Convention applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law unless the parties exclude it. Disputes go to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Request the Registration Number (Reg. Nr.) from the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission). Verification is available via cipc.co.za.
The parties choose: the form offers USD and ZAR, and the contract uses one currency for the price and payment. South Africa has exchange controls — cross-border payments go through Authorised Dealer banks and are reported to the South African Reserve Bank.
Metals, fertilizers, petroleum products, and chemicals. South Africa supplies Russia with platinum, diamonds, chromite, and manganese.
Yes. In Russia the declaration is filed by the Russian party to the deal, for both export and import (Art. 83(1)(1) of the EAEU Customs Code); in South Africa customs clearance is handled by SARS (South African Revenue Service, sars.gov.za).
No. No account or company profile is required — fill in the form and provide an email address for the finished document. Payment is a one-time charge, no subscription.
No. The document is generated in bilingual format from the start — Russian and English text run in parallel columns in one file. There is no need to order a translation separately; both texts are legally equivalent.
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Russia Trade Contract with South Africa: Key Features

South Africa is rich in natural resources: platinum, gold, diamonds, chromite, and manganese.

South African company details

Registration Number from the CIPC (cipc.co.za). The contract should specify the company name, registration number, and address.

CISG and arbitration

South Africa has not ratified the CISG. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law with disputes referred to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Russia is a party to the Convention, so it applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law.

Logistics

Durban is one of the seaports of South Africa.