Company registration, handled step by step
Registering your company and preparing the information CIPC requires.
The problem we help with
Registering a company means choosing the right structure, settling on a name, and gathering director and address documents in the form the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) expects. Missing or mismatched information is a common reason for delays.
What this service covers
Pre-registration preparation
Guidance on business structure, name selection, director documentation, proof of address verification and financial year-end setup.
Name reservation
Checking and reserving your proposed company name.
Company registration
Preparing and submitting the registration on your behalf, with your authorisation.
Director verification
Checking that director details and identification documents are in order.
Registration documents
Passing on the registration documentation once it is issued.
Who it is for
Suited to new founders, freelancers moving to a company structure and first-time business owners. If you are unsure whether a company is the right structure for you, ask us before you commit.
Documents and information you may need
- Certified copy of ID for each director
- Proof of residential address
- Preferred company name and alternatives
- Signed authorisation (mandate) for BizStart Solutions to act for you
This is the typical list. We confirm the exact requirements for your situation when you enquire.
How it works
- Tell us about your business and preferred structure and name
- We confirm requirements and the fees that apply
- You supply documents and sign the authorisation
- We submit the registration and keep you updated
- You receive your registration documents
Timing varies and depends partly on the relevant authority. We will give you an estimate for your specific request.
Pricing
Included in the Starter and Growth packages. Our published packages are Starter (R499), Growth (R999) and Business Pro (custom quotation). These are BizStart Solutions service fees; official fees charged by authorities are separate.
Questions about this service
No. You can share a few options and we will help check and reserve one. The name must be acceptable to CIPC, so having alternatives helps.
Many companies are started by a single director. We can explain what applies to your situation when you enquire.
Related services
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Included in the Starter and Growth packages
- Name reservation
- Company registration
- Director verification
- Registration documents
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