Company Registration & Business Structuring in South Africa – CIPC Company Registration
Registering a company involves more than simply submitting documents to CIPC. The structure of a business can affect taxation, liability and how the company grows over time.
We assist entrepreneurs and businesses with company registration and business structuring, ensuring that the entity is properly established and compliant with CIPC requirements from the outset.
By setting up the correct structure at the beginning, businesses can avoid unnecessary compliance issues and operate with a solid legal and administrative foundation.
Company Registration Packages
Company Registration –
From R1,000.00
Private company (PTY) registration through CIPC, including: Name reservation and registration Standard MOI. Share certificate templates. Director appointment record.
Initial Beneficial Ownership Disclosure – From R1,500.00
Available as an add-on to company registration.
We prepare and submit your initial BO register in line with the Companies Act and CIPC requirements, including creation of supporting disclosures.
Annual Compliance –
From R1,500.00
Covers:
• CIPC annual return submission
• Annual Beneficial Ownership update and record maintenance.
*All prices are indicated Excluding VAT
CIPC charges an additional statutory fee for the annual return, based on the entity’s turnover. This fee is levied directly by CIPC and is not included in our pricing.
Personal Liability Companies (Incorporated – “Inc”)
Designed for Regulated Professionals Operating in Practice
A Personal Liability Company, indicated by the suffix “Inc”, is a specialised structure created under the Companies Act for certain professions that operate jointly in a formalised legal entity — while retaining personal liability for professional actions.
This structure is typically used by Attorneys, Auditors and Medical professionals etc.
When It’s Appropriate
A Personal Liability Company is suitable when:
- Required by a regulatory or professional body
- Partners or directors are acting jointly in their professional capacity
External Company Registrations
We assist foreign entities with registering as external companies under Section 23 of the Companies Act — including local representative appointment and CIPC documentation.
Contact us for a tailored quote based on your structure and jurisdiction.
Company Registration: What You Get vs What You Need
| Basic CIPC Registration | Our Compliance-Based Service |
Company name reservation | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included |
Company registration | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
MOI (standard form) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
Share certificates | ❌ Not included | ✅ Custom templates provided |
Initial BO Disclosure | ❌ Often excluded | ✅ Available from R1,500 |
CIPC Annual Return | ❌ Client must track | ✅ Included in annual package |
BO Register Maintenance | ❌ Not offered | ✅ Included in annual package |
Professional guidance | ❌ Self-service | ✅ Full documentation support |
Registering of Company Tax Representative | ❌ Self-service | ✅ Available from R1,500 |
TCS Certificate | ❌ Self-service | ✅ Available from R1,500 |
📌 Many low-cost registrations stop at the paperwork. We deliver structured, compliant company records — built for sustainability, not shortcuts.