Many people want to enter the South African market but don’t know where to start. Some say to register a company first, others say to open a bank account first, and still others say to contact a Takealot business development manager directly. There’s so much information out there that it just makes things even more confusing.

This article breaks down the entire process into seven steps, clearly explaining for each step what to do, how long it takes, and where common roadblocks lie. We recommend bookmarking this page before continuing.

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