Company Registration (CIPC) - done right.
Register your company through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) - fast, accurately, and ready for banking, funding and tenders.
Quick facts
Who needs to register a company?
Starting a business in South Africa begins with registering through the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Registration gives your business legal recognition - and unlocks business banking, funding applications and tender opportunities.
CIPC registration is essential for:
- First-time entrepreneurs - moving from informal to formal trading
- Established sole proprietors - separating personal and business finances
- Partnerships scaling up - needing a Pty (Ltd) structure
- Anyone applying for funding - funders require formal registration
- Tender applicants - CIPC is a prerequisite for CSD and CIDB
The 5 steps to a registered company.
We handle every step on your behalf - you just provide IDs and decisions.
Reserve a name
Unique, trademark-safe, easy to remember - or use your registration number initially.
Prepare & submit
Documents collected, forms completed, CIPC submission lodged on your behalf.
SARS & banking
Tax registration follows, plus support opening your first business bank account.
What you'll need.
Light document load - most of the work happens on our side.
All directors, within 3 months
Utility bill or lease (any director)
Names, IDs, share allocations
Email and phone for each director
Up to 4 name options for reservation
What the company will actually do
Startup compliance checklist (PDF)
Every registration, document and account you need in your first 90 days as a new business. CIPC, SARS, bank, UIF/PAYE, and CSD - in order.
Download the PDF →Our process.
From kick-off to certificate in hand - usually in under two weeks.
Free discovery call
20-min consult. We learn what you're building and choose the right company structure.
Name reservation
We submit your name options to CIPC and lock in your business name.
Submission & certificate
Registration filed. You receive your certificate, reg number and CoR documents.
SARS, banking & beyond
Tax registration, bank account introduction, and ongoing annual return reminders.
Benefits of registering a company.
Operate legally
Recognised legal entity - invoices, contracts, leases all in the business name.
Apply for funding
Funders require formal registration before assessing any application.
Build credibility
Suppliers and clients trust registered businesses more - it's a credibility marker.
Tender opportunities
Prerequisite for CSD, CIDB and most government procurement.
Business banking
Open a business account, separate personal and company finances.
Compliance pathway
Foundation for SARS, UIF, PAYE, COIDA and every other registration you'll need.
Common mistakes.
Most CIPC delays come from the same handful of issues. We pre-empt every one of them.
Names that aren't available
Trademark conflicts or near-duplicates of registered companies. We search before submission - and bring backup names.
Outdated certified copies
ID copies older than 3 months get rejected. We coordinate fresh certifications upfront.
Incorrect share allocations
Misallocating shares between directors creates problems at funding time. We get this right from day one.
Frequently asked.
How long does company registration take?
Can I register without reserving a name first?
Do you also handle SARS registration?
Can you help me open a business bank account?
What about annual returns?
Ready to register your company?
Free 20-minute discovery call. We'll guide you through name reservation, structure and SARS setup.