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Business Setup & Compliance

End-to-end support to establish, structure, and keep your business compliant in South Africa’s regulatory environment.

What we deliver

Our business setup and compliance services help entrepreneurs and growing companies establish strong operational foundations. We guide clients through the practical and regulatory requirements of doing business in South Africa. The focus is on getting your structure right early and keeping compliance sustainable as you scale.

Service scope

Company Registration (CIPC)

We manage CIPC company registrations from name reservation through entity setup documentation. This service is ideal for founders launching new ventures or formalising existing operations. You start with a properly constituted legal entity ready for commercial activity.

Business License Applications

We assist with identifying and applying for business licenses relevant to your sector and locality. Companies entering regulated activities benefit from clearer application preparation and follow-up. The value is faster readiness and reduced administrative delays.

BEE Compliance Consulting

We provide practical BEE compliance guidance, including planning for scorecard considerations and supporting documentation readiness. This is suitable for businesses seeking improved tender readiness and stakeholder alignment. You gain a structured pathway toward sustainable compliance progress.

Corporate Governance Advisory

We advise directors and management on governance practices that support accountability, decision quality, and compliance integrity. The service helps businesses establish practical governance routines appropriate to their size and stage. Better governance improves confidence among investors, lenders, and partners.

Secretarial Services

We provide company secretarial support for maintaining statutory records, resolutions, and governance documentation. This is valuable for businesses that need consistent administrative discipline without overburdening internal teams. You remain organised and prepared for formal reporting requirements.

Annual Return Submissions

We prepare and submit annual returns to keep entities compliant and in good standing with required authorities. Companies that miss return cycles often face avoidable penalties and status complications. Timely submissions protect continuity and reduce regulatory friction.

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

We monitor ongoing compliance obligations across key deadlines and regulatory touchpoints relevant to your business. This service is suited to teams that need a dependable compliance rhythm as operations expand. You benefit from fewer missed obligations and clearer compliance oversight.

Business Structure Optimization

We review your legal and operational structure to improve tax efficiency, governance clarity, and scalability. This supports businesses preparing for growth, investment, or succession decisions. The outcome is a structure that better fits your strategic direction and risk profile.

Typical outcomes

  • Faster and cleaner setup of new business entities.
  • Improved ongoing compliance across statutory requirements.
  • Stronger governance and documentation discipline.
  • Reduced risk of avoidable penalties and status issues.
  • A business structure better aligned to long-term growth.

How we work

Step 1: Discovery

We begin by understanding your current financial position, compliance status, reporting needs, and operational priorities in the South African context.

Step 2: Plan

We develop a clear scope, timelines, and responsibilities so your team knows exactly what will be delivered and when.

Step 3: Delivery

Our team executes the agreed work accurately and transparently, with regular updates and practical recommendations at each stage.

Step 4: Support

We remain available after delivery to resolve follow-up queries, maintain compliance momentum, and adapt as your business evolves.

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