How to apply for a Diamond Licence?

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Apply for a Diamond Licence?

Diamond Licence application, Need help, or have a question? to complete the application and compile the business plan, contact Evan Roberts on WhatsApp +27739990999 or e-mail us today

How to Apply for a Diamond Licence in South Africa

  1. Download the application form (DD) below from the SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND AND PRECIOUS METALS REGULATOR

    Application Form Diamond Dealers Licence

  2. Completing the application for the Diamond Dealers Licence

    Complete the form in block letters and in black pen.
    Where options are given mark the appropriate block.
    Complete the form in English and do not use abbreviations.
    only a signed original hard copy is acceptable.

  3. Documents to submit with the application

    Ensure that all the required documentation accompanies the application below;
    1/Proof of Business Premises
    2/Proposed Business Plan, Inclusive of BEE
    3/Company Registration Forms
    4/Copy of Resolution. If acting in a representative capacity
    5/Police Clearance Certificates
    6/Copy of I.D Document
    7/Tax Clearance Certificate
    8/ Shareholders Agreement
    9/Proof of Adequate Financial Ability
    10/Proof of Technical Ability; For a certificate course visit Diamond Education.

Diamond Licence Copy of I.D Document Tax Clearance Certificate Proof of Adequate Financial Ability Proof of Technical Ability; For a certificate course visit Diamond Education for Diamond Licence

  1. Submitting the application

    The application must be submitted to the operational business premises of the Regulator situated at 251 Fox Street, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

  2. Process

    SADPMR will only start processing applications once all the above requirements have been met.

  3. Licence Application help
  4. Licence Application Fee payable to SADPMR

    For a dealers licence R 5 000.00
    R5 000.00 per nominated authorized representative as prescribed.

  5. Validity

    Five Years (5)

  6. Need help to complete the application and compile the business plan, contact Evan on WhatsApp +27739990999 or e-mail us today

Licence applications now open for 2024/2025

23 thoughts on “How to apply for a Diamond Licence?”

  1. Can an international diamond buyers license be used in South Africa.ideal from USA

    Will normal export /import license work

    How long does it take for license to be approved

    1. Hi Sanjay, you cannot use an international licence to buy here, you need to apply for a licence in South Africa, import export permit if issued by Sars should work or can be amended for diamond import export. licence process takes 6-8 weeks. If you looking to get into the diamond business and get a licence in South Africa, one of the requirements of the regulator is that you have a technical ability certificate, if you don’t have one, I would recommend to do our online rough diamond grading and evaluation course,

      To give you an idea of the course visit the diamond education portal it will work on your mobile phone as well.

      The fee includes assistance with licence application for a diamond dealers licence and business plan as per the requirements of the mining charter, we will complete and submit for you. Cost to regulator, company R5000 and and additional R5000 for the authorized representative. licence is valid for 5 years. You can have a home office for this purpose.

      1. David Tshupane

        Hello I have been struggling to get this license can I get help please I’m in south Africa,in Bloemfontein free state

    1. If you looking to get into the diamond business and get a licence, one of the requirements of the regulator is that you have a technical ability certificate, if you don’t have one, I would recommend to do our online rough diamond grading and evaluation course,

      To give you an idea of the course visit the diamond education portal it will work on your mobile phone as well.

      The fee includes assistance with licence application for a diamond dealers licence and business plan as per the requirements of the mining charter, we will complete and submit for you. Cost to regulator, company R5000 and and additional R5000 for the authorized representative. licence is valid for 5 years. You can have a home office for this purpose.

    2. Sydney Manyibane

      Good morning, I m a practicing accounting and Tax professional assisting a client to compile business plan kindly forward the guide of business plan for this purpose.

      Kind Regards

      Sydney Manyibane
      S-T-M Accounting and Tax

  2. Shakeel Jonkers

    Good day just wanted to know if it’s necessary if applying for a license in rough diamonds is it necessary for a premises because I have a safe at home
    Regards
    Shakeel Jonkers

  3. Shakeel Jonkers

    Good day just wanted to know if it’s necessary if applying for a license in rough diamonds is it necessary for a premises because I have a safe at home
    Regards
    Shakeel Jonkers

  4. Morning,

    I am having a client that wish to apply for a buyers licence. I have done these applications some 15 years ago and it seems that nothing much has changed with the application process. What will be the cost for total preparation on your side to assist me with my client.

    Thanks

    Malcolm Goliath

    1. Hi Malcolm, Please contact me on WhatsApp to discuss, does your client have a technical ability certificate? if not he would need to take a course in rough diamonds the following documents need to be submitted to the SADPMR Duly Completed Application Form DD (Original)
      Authorised Representative Application ( Original)
      Diamond Dealers specific Lease agreement (Certified Copy)
      Proposed Business Plan, Inclusive of BEE (Certified Copy)
      Company Registration Forms (Certified Copy)
      Shareholders agreement if more than one shareholder
      Copy of Resolution. If acting in a representative capacity (Certified Copy)
      Police Clearance Certificates (Certified Copy)
      Copy of I.D Document (Certified Copy)
      Tax Clearance Certificate(Certified Copy)
      Proof of Technical Ability Certificate
      Confirmation of bank account (Certified Copy)

  5. LEROY TANAKA MAURUKIRA

    how are you
    I want to start my business in diamonds selling and buying , however im new in the industry , i want to know what is the first procedure i should take and how to get started .

  6. Good day Admin
    I have a import export license from SARS with no restrictions including the SADEC license, a PTY (LTD) , what else do i need to get a diamond dealing license.
    Thank you Mr Louis Williamson.

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