3 common questions about company registration

Is this your first time registering a company? We’ve put together some of the most commonly asked questions.

1. What is required to register a company in South Africa?

• A government issued ID or foreign passport*
• Email address and local mobile number
• A company name and some variation in-case it isn’t available.
• Address for the company

*Foreign persons may own and be directors of South African companies. No additional permits are required.

2. How long does it take?

3 - 5 days

3. What is included in the registration?

• Reserved company name
• Company registration number (similar to a personal ID number)
• Tax Registration Number
• Registration / disclosure certificate - COR14.3
• Notice of incorporation - COR14.1
• Notice of incorporation - Initial directors - COR14.1A
• Memorandum of incorporation - COR15.1A

Some optional extras can be requested:

• B-BBEE affidavit
• Tax clearance certificate (requested from SARS)
• Business bank account

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