Company Registration in South Africa, done for you in 3 to 5 days
Register your Pty Ltd with CIPC online. Name reservation, registration certificate, memorandum of incorporation and SARS income tax number for R920 including VAT and all CIPC fees. No queues, no forms to decode.
What you get
- CIPC name reservation with up to four name options, so a rejected name does not restart the clock.
- Private company (Pty Ltd) registration with the standard memorandum of incorporation.
- Registration certificate (CoR14.3) and company registration number.
- SARS income tax reference number for the new company.
- Certified copies and a short guide to opening your business bank account.
- All CIPC fees included, so the price you see is the price you pay.
How to register a company with us
Order and send your details
Pay online, then complete the short form we email you: proposed names, director details, certified ID copies and the company address.
We reserve the name and lodge
We submit the name reservation and, once approved, lodge the company registration with CIPC and track it until the certificate is issued.
Receive your company pack
Your CoR14.3 certificate, MOI and income tax number arrive by email, ready for the bank, suppliers and tenders.
What you need before you order
- One to four proposed company names, in order of preference.
- Certified copies of the ID or passport of every director and shareholder (certified within the last three months).
- Each director's email address, cell number and residential address.
- The company's registered and postal address.
- The financial year end you want (most choose February).
After registration
A new company usually needs a business bank account, a tax compliance PIN for contracts, and, depending on business turnover and staff, VAT and PAYE registration. All of these are available in the tax store at fixed prices, or included in a monthly accounting package from 1% of business turnover.
Company Registration questions
How much does it cost to register a company in South Africa?
CIPC charges R50 for a name reservation and R125 for a company registration with a standard MOI. Our R920 fee includes those CIPC fees, VAT, the SARS income tax number and all the paperwork.
Can a foreigner register a company in South Africa?
Yes. Foreign nationals can be directors and shareholders of a South African Pty Ltd. We need certified passport copies and, for banking, some banks ask for proof of a valid visa.
Can I register a company without a name?
Yes. CIPC can register the company under its registration number as the name. You can reserve and change to a proper name later with our company name change service.
Do I need an accountant once the company is registered?
Every company must file an annual return with CIPC, keep accounting records and submit income tax returns to SARS, even if it has not traded. Our monthly package covers all of it for 1% of business turnover, with a R79 minimum.
What is the difference between a Pty Ltd and a sole proprietor?
A Pty Ltd is a separate legal person: it protects your personal assets, is taxed at the company rate and can have shareholders. A sole proprietor trades in their own name with no separation. Most businesses that sign contracts, employ staff or tender should be a Pty Ltd.