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Your credible outsourced compliance team for SA businesses handling SARS, CIPC filings, company & trust registrations, deregistrations, amendments, PAIA, FFC registrations, Beneficial Ownership submissions, VAT, UIF/PAYE, Public Officer Services & more.

03/09/2026

Wondering what should actually be included when registering a business in South Africa? A proper company setup involves a complete corporate starter kit, not just a single certificate.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner with accountants and bookkeepers to ensure every statutory requirement is handled properly.

A complete registration entails 7 essential elements:
1️⃣ The Incorporation Documents: Official CIPC CoR 14.3 Registration Certificate and approved MOI.
2️⃣ Share Certificates: Official, numbered certificates proving shareholder ownership.
3️⃣ The Securities Register: Statutory record of shareholdings and issue dates.
4️⃣ Beneficial Ownership (BO) Submission: Mandatory CIPC filing declaring ultimate business control.
5️⃣ SARS Income Tax Number & eFiling Setup: Linking your auto-generated tax number to an active eFiling profile.
6️⃣ First Directors' Resolutions: Confirming your registered address, financial year-end, and Public Officer.
7️⃣ Public Officer Appointment: Official SARS registration for your designated Public Officer.

Partner with The Compliance People™ for complete, seamless corporate compliance.

31/08/2026

What should your compliance company provide when registering your business? In South Africa, when a company is registered properly, the compliance partner should deliver a complete corporate "starter kit", handling all statutory administration.

Here are the 7 documents, registrations, and set-ups included in a complete CIPC and SARS company registration:
• The Incorporation Documents: The official CIPC CoR 14.3 (Registration Certificate) and the approved MOI (Memorandum of Incorporation).
• Share Certificates: Official, numbered share certificates issued to each shareholder. (Without these, you cannot prove who actually owns the company).
• The Securities Register (Share Register): A statutory document recording who holds shares and when they were issued.
• Beneficial Ownership (BO) Submission: Filing the mandatory BO register with CIPC to declare who ultimately owns or controls the business. (This is a major compliance requirement right now).
• SARS Income Tax Number & eFiling Setup: CIPC automatically generates a company tax number upon registration, but the compliance team should assist in linking this number to a SARS eFiling profile so it is active and ready for the accountant.
• First Directors' Resolutions: The official documented decisions confirming the company’s registered address, the appointment of the Public Officer, and the financial year-end.
• Public Officer Appointment: Officially registering the designated Public Officer with SARS (a legal requirement for every company).

Partner with us as your trusted compliance experts.

26/08/2026

Why Are More People Building ‘Career Insurance’?
For a long time, a second income was a nice-to-have: a “side hustle” that brought in some extra spending money, or was a way to express your interests and creativity outside of work.

But it is increasingly becoming something entirely different: ‘career insurance’.

In this article we look at a profound shift in how people think about a second income, and why it is becoming more critical.

** Read the full article here: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/why-are-more-people-building-career-insurance/

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24/08/2026

Does the Consumer Protection Act Protect Every Tenant?
Paying rent under a residential lease does not automatically make you a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision shows that the real question is whether the landlord is letting property in the ordinary course of business.

** Read the full article here: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/does-the-consumer-protection-act-protect-every-tenant/

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19/08/2026

Can Family Conflict Kibosh a Trust?
When a trust's founder dies, families often assume that whatever they said they wanted will be honoured, even if the trust deed was never changed to reflect it.

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision confirms that this is not how trusts work. What governs a trust after the founder's death is the trust deed itself, not the wishes they expressed at family meetings in their final years.

That said, even where the CPA does not apply and a lease is validly cancelled, a landlord cannot simply tell a tenant to leave without following the correct eviction process.

** Read the full article here: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/can-family-conflict-kibosh-a-trust/

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17/08/2026

Cancelled Sale, Damaged Property. Who Pays?
When a sale falls through, most people assume restitution means simply giving back the money and the property. A recent High Court decision shows it is rarely that straightforward, particularly if the property itself has changed in the interim.

The ruling explains how restoration costs should be worked out, and why the condition of the property when occupation begins can matter years later.

** Read the full article here: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/cancelled-sale-damaged-property-who-pays/

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14/08/2026

Running a business in South Africa is a challenge.

Quite apart from the political and economic conditions, every business must also comply with a web of governance, regulatory, SARS tax obligations, and labour law requirements. It’s a massive cost burden, but failing to remain compliant with bodies like SARS and CIPC can mean harsh financial penalties, lost business opportunities, and even deregistration.

Here's how we can turn your compliance into a strategic strength, while also saving your business a substantial amount of time, cost, and hassle.

** Read the full article here: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/cipc-sars-uif-coida-compliance/

** Need expert assistance? Reach out to our professional compliance team to ensure seamless compliance and protect your bottom line (link in bio).

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10/08/2026

Additional registrations?
As your business grows, additional compliance requirements may apply, depending on your activities and business needs.
Here are three common milestones every business owner should be aware of:

1. Employing staff?
If you employ staff, you'll need to register for PAYE, UIF and COIDA to meet your legal obligations as an employer.

2. Reached an annual turnover of R2.3 million?
Once your annual turnover exceeds R2.3 million, VAT registration becomes compulsory. Registering on time helps ensure your business remains compliant with SARS requirements.

3. Launching a website?
If your business has a website, you may need a PAIA Manual and POPIA compliance documentation to help meet South African legislative requirements.

Navigating business compliance doesn't have to be complicated.

Whether you're hiring employees, registering for VAT, or ensuring your website meets compliance requirements, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

06/08/2026

Starting a business is exciting, but registering your company is only the beginning.

While we do the heavy lifting, there are a few things that only the business owner or directors can execute due to F**A and banking laws:

1. Open the Business Bank Account: The directors must take their original IDs, proof of address, and the CIPC documents to the bank to open the account.

2. Pay for the Shares: The shareholders must actually transfer the money for their shares (even if it is just R100) into the new business bank account to make the shareholding legally binding.

3. B-BBEE Affidavit (if applicable): If the company is an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) earning under R10 million a year, the owner must sign a B-BBEE affidavit in front of a Commissioner of Oaths. (We can prepare the correct template, but the owner must sign it in person).

4. Appoint an Accountant/Bookkeeper: The owner needs to hand the completed compliance pack over to their financial team to start recording day-to-day transactions.

Have a question about your company setup or compliance obligations? We'd be happy to help.

03/08/2026

Keeping your clients audit-ready shouldn't mean sacrificing your own team's capacity.

As a financial manager, accountant, or bookkeeper, your priority is ensuring accurate financials - not chasing outstanding CIPC documents or sitting on hold with the Department of Labour.

We partner with practices to handle this time-consuming statutory work behind the scenes. From PAIA manuals to complex CIPC amendments and beneficial ownership submissions, we manage the red tape, so you do not have to.

Send us a message or email [email protected] to discuss how we can securely support your practice and protect your clients.

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5 Fagan Street
Somerset West
7135

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 14:00

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+27219341174

Website

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