Resources

Plain-language answers about starting and running a business in South Africa, grouped by topic.

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Each topic takes you to the page that answers the questions we are asked most often.

Registering a company with CIPC.

Annual returns, beneficial ownership and changes.

Tax returns, provisional tax and backlogs.

Supplier registration, B-BBEE and good standing.

Construction grading and COIDA.

Books, financial statements, PAYE and UIF.

Choosing and building a business website.

.co.za or .com, and professional email.

Plain-language guides from our team. More are on the way.