New Company Registration — Pty Ltd and More
The most common business structure in South Africa is the Private Company (Pty) Ltd — it limits your personal liability, is widely understood by banks and suppliers, and gives your business a separate legal identity. We register companies through the CIPC online portal, handling every step from name reservation through to your registration certificate.
- Company name availability search and reservation
- Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) preparation
- Director and shareholder details captured and filed
- Share structure setup — authorised and issued shares
- CIPC submission, payment, and follow-up
- Registration certificate issued and delivered
All CIPC Services We Handle
New Company Registration
Full Pty Ltd registration from name reservation through to certificate — handled completely by our team.
Director Changes
Appointing new directors, removing existing ones, or updating director details — all filed correctly with CIPC.
Company Name Changes
Need to rebrand? We handle the full CIPC name change process including availability checks and filing.
Beneficial Ownership
Mandatory CIPC requirement — we file and maintain your beneficial ownership register correctly.
Annual Returns
Filed on time every year — keeping your company in good standing with CIPC.
Address Updates
Registered address changes and company detail updates — kept current and compliant.
Annual Returns — Don't Let Your Company Lapse
Every registered company must file annual returns with CIPC within 30 business days of the anniversary of its registration date. Failure to do so results in penalties and ultimately in your company being deregistered — which can freeze your bank accounts, void your contracts, and cause serious SARS complications.
We monitor annual return deadlines for all our clients and file on time, every year, without you needing to remember or chase us.
Beneficial Ownership — New Mandatory Requirement
Every South African company must now maintain and file a beneficial ownership register with CIPC. A beneficial owner is any natural person who holds 5% or more of the company — directly or indirectly. Non-compliance carries significant penalties. We handle all beneficial ownership filings and keep your register current as ownership changes.
We see company registration not as an administrative task but as the foundation of your business. Done correctly from day one, it protects you and positions you correctly for everything that follows.
— Chris Schutte, Founder · Your Accountant®Frequently Asked Questions
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