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Practical, plain-English guides on South African and Zimbabwean company registration, CIPC & SARS compliance, tax, B-BBEE, COIDA, UIF and more. Pick a topic below to read the full guide.
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Company Registration in South Africa
How to register a Pty Ltd — documents, CIPC steps, SARS number and timelines.
Non-Resident & Passport Holder Company Setup
Register a South African company as a foreigner without travelling.
Foreign Directors & Business Compliance
Your CIPC, SARS, exchange control and permit duties as a foreign director.
Silent Director Liability
Why South African law has no "silent director" — and the risks involved.
B-BBEE Certificate & Affidavit
How to get your B-BBEE EME affidavit or certificate quickly.
COIDA & Letter of Good Standing
What COIDA registration and a Letter of Good Standing cover, and how to get one.
UIF, PAYE & SDL Registration
Who must register, the contribution rates, deadlines and how to get compliant.
CIPC Annual Returns & Compliance
Avoid deregistration — how CIPC annual returns and BO updates work.
Shelf Companies in South Africa
Buy a ready-made shelf company with fast transfer and full CIPC handling.
Trademark Registration in South Africa
How trademark registration works, how long it takes and how to register your brand.
ZEP to Business Visa Conversion
How ZEP holders can apply for a South African business visa via a DTIC waiver recommendation.
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