Company registration
The incorporation or registration of a company with CIPC so that it exists as a juristic person under South African company law.
Definition
Company registration usually involves choosing an entity type, name reservation where needed, incorporator and director details, registered address, memorandum of incorporation, CIPC filing, tax and bank onboarding, beneficial ownership records, and ongoing compliance after registration.
Key takeaways
The incorporation or registration of a company with CIPC so that it exists as a juristic person under South African company law.
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Common situations
Register a company
Company name issue
Director setup
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What does Company registration mean?
The incorporation or registration of a company with CIPC so that it exists as a juristic person under South African company law.
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