ToolsTools to help you start, run, and grow your business
Free calculators, generators and lookups for South African businesses.
Start a business
Everything from first idea to registered name.
Company name search
Check if your company name is available at CIPC before you register. The most used tool on Govchain.
Business idea generator
Answer a few questions and get tailored business ideas.
Business name generator
Get creative, memorable names for your new business.
Business plan generator
Turn your idea into a ready-to-use business plan in seconds.
Logo generator
Generate a logo for your new business, free.
Website builder
Build a professional website for your business.
Run and stay compliant
Work out what you owe and get the paperwork done.
Company health check
Enter your company name and see your CIPC and SARS compliance status: what is due, what is overdue, and what to fix first.
PAYE calculator
Work out your monthly take-home pay after PAYE and UIF.
SARS admin penalty calculator
See what outstanding tax returns cost in monthly SARS penalties.
CIPC annual return calculator
See what your company owes CIPC, including late penalties.
Employment contract generator
Create a BCEA-compliant employment contract and download it free.
Invoice generator
Create and send invoices and quotes, free.
COIDA ROE calculator
Estimate your annual Compensation Fund assessment before the notice arrives.
Food licence lookup
Find the municipal office that issues your Certificate of Acceptability.
CIDB grade calculator
See what CIDB grade your construction company qualifies for.
Check another business
Verify a contractor or supplier before you commit.
Ready to turn ideas into a real company?
Register your company with Govchain and unlock access to all the tools and services you need to stay compliant and grow.