Beyond Registration: Secure Your Right to Trade
Incorporation protects your name; Licensing allows you to open your doors. Elidge navigates municipalities, ministries, and customs authorities to secure the permits you need to operate legally.
Municipal Trading Licenses
Mandatory for physical premises. We manage the application with local councils, ensuring zoning and health compliance.
- Fitness Certificates
- Zoning Applications
- Health Inspections
Import & Export Codes
Essential for moving goods across borders. We register you with Customs (SARS, NamRA, ZIMRA, etc.) for international trade.
- Customs Registration
- Bonded Warehouse Licenses
- Clearing Agent Setup
Construction Grading
Registration with industry bodies like CIDB (South Africa) or NCC (Namibia) to qualify for government construction tenders.
- Contractor Grading
- Project Registration
- Annual Renewals
Liquor & Hospitality
Complex applications for restaurants, hotels, and bottle stores. We handle the Liquor Board hearings and police clearances.
- Liquor Board Hearings
- Tourism Board Registration
- Food Safety Certs
Financial Services (FSP)
Regulatory approval for asset managers, insurers, and micro-lenders via bodies like NamFISA, FSCA, or SEC.
- Micro-lending License
- Credit Provider Reg
- Compliance Officer Appt
Mining & Energy
High-level permits for prospecting, mining claims, and wholesale fuel licenses.
- EPL / Mining Claims
- Wholesale Fuel License
- Environmental Clearance
How We Secure Your Permit
We take the hassle out of municipal and ministerial visits.
Zoning Check
We verify if your premises are legally zoned for your specific business activity before you sign a lease.
Documentation
We compile floor plans, health safety protocols, and tax clearances required for the application.
Submission
We file your application with the relevant Council or Ministry and pay the statutory fees.
Inspection
We coordinate the site inspection with health/fire officials to ensure you pass first time.
⚠️ Operating Without a License?
Trading without a valid license is illegal in most African jurisdictions. It can lead to the immediate closure of your business, heavy fines, and the seizure of goods. Don’t risk your investment.
Get Compliant. Start Trading.
From local fitness certificates to complex mining rights, Elidge is your regulatory partner. Let’s get your paperwork sorted.
Apply for License