They’ve held back on starting that retail business.
They’ve postponed career moves, visa applications or directorships, worrying that police clearances, minor past convictions or regulatory hurdles will stall progress.
They’ve felt stuck, frustrated, even excluded. We have helped these people breathe a sigh of relief and step into a new future!
Leon Slotow Associates has expanded beyond liquor licence expertise to offer full-service compliance support designed to remove barriers and accelerate ambitions.
National Police Clearances
Whether you’re a liquor licence applicant needing fingerprint‐verified clearance, a job seeker, visa applicant or foreign director, our team has an agent who comes to you to capture fingerprints on‑site. No more queuing at police stations or struggling with digital AFIS submissions. We manage the entire SAPS Criminal Record Centre process, delivering compliant national police clearance certificates efficiently and professionally.
Expungements For A Second Chance
South Africa allows the expungement of minor offences older than ten years, or five years if convicted as a minor, provided the sentence was a fine (≤ R20,000), suspended imprisonment, correctional supervision or similar. Serious offences or direct imprisonment not qualify.
Successful expungement removes the conviction as if it never existed, empowering individuals and foreign directors to pursue employment, business accreditation or immigration with a clean slate
Our experts simplify this process: we assist in obtaining Police Clearance Certificates, completing Form J744, compiling supporting documentation, and lodging the application via the Department of Justice. You will have clarity and experience professionalism every step of the way.
Import/Export Licences
Many entrepreneurs or liquor businesses expand into import or export of alcohol, beverages or other goods. Our team will help you navigate SARS and the International Trade Administration Commission application process, ensuring correct classification, documentation, customs compliance and timeline management.
Your business will avoid shipment holdups and regulatory non‑compliance by accessing our deep knowledge of SARS procedures and cross‑department coordination.
Business Licences And Regulatory Approvals
Often linked to liquor licences, business licences may include trading permits, food service authorisations or tourism‐related approvals. We will support the preparation and submission of required municipal, trade or hospitality sector licences. Our vast experience reduces delays and prevents rejection due to incomplete submissions.
Why This New Suite Matters
Access to a national police clearance, a clean criminal record, import/export permissions and business licences isn’t just paperwork – it’s freedom. It allows entrepreneurs, job seekers and investors to move forward with credibility. With decades of experience since 1973 in legal and regulatory consultancy, the Leon Slotow Associates team leads with integrity, efficiency and respect.
Who Benefits?
- Entrepreneurs launching liquor stores or hospitality businesses needing regulatory clearances
- Visa applicants or foreign directorship candidates facing fingerprint requirements
- Individuals seeking to expunge old, minor offences and regain opportunities
- Importers, exporters or traders needing SARS‑compliant licensing
- Retailers or hospitality operators requiring municipal or business permits
Leon Slotow Associates will streamline each process, liaise with authorities and ensure dossiers are filed correctly and in time. We have built a reputation over the decades for minimising friction, delays and the risk of refusal.
Ten years of conviction shouldn’t define your tomorrow. A missing permit shouldn’t cost you business or compliance. They uphold your path forward.
Inquire now to secure full-suite compliance support for clearances, licences and second chances.
