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What is the company registry in South Africa?
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
PO Box 429, Pretoria, 0001, Physical The dti Campus, Entfutfukweni, Block F, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
About South Africa
The South Africa Companies Registry is located in Pretoria and was founded in 2011.
South Africa officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is the southernmost country in Africa. The main language of South Africa is Zulu which is spoken by 25% of the population with other languages such as Xhosa and Afrikaans spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR). The population of South Africa is over 63.01 million.
South Africa Economy
The Real GDP in South Africa is in the region of $865.402 billion with a GDP per capita of $13,700. South Africa economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for South Africa are gold, platinum, coal, cars, iron ore.
Main Trading Partners of South Africa
The leading export and import partners for South Africa are:
Exports: China 19%, USA 8%, Germany 7%, India 7%, UK 6%
Imports: China 21%, India 7%, USA 7%, Germany 6%, UAE 4%
South Africa Certificate of Incorporation
The South Africa Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
South Africa Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local South Africa company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the South Africa register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential South Africa customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for South Africa Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in South Africa the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 2008
What information is free to view at South Africa Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in South Africa the following information can be viewed free of charge:
South Africa Enterprise Number
South Africa Enterprise Name
South Africa Enterprise Type
South Africa Enterprise Status
South Africa Registration Date
South Africa Physical Address
South Africa Postal Address
South Africa Directors (Name, Status, ID / Passport Number)
Do you need to register / sign up at the South Africa Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local South Africa register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in South Africa
There are over 1,500,000 companies registered in South Africa.
Types of Companies in South Africa
Businesses in South Africa can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
South Africa Sole proprietorship/Alleeneienaar
South Africa Business trust/Trust
South Africa Partnership/Vennootskap
South Africa Companies/Maatskappye
South Africa Company limited by guarantee
South Africa Incorporated association not for gain/vereniging sonder winsoogmerk ≈ non-profit association
South Africa Companies having a share capital
South Africa Private company/privaat maatskappy: has 1 or more shareholders, one or more directors. The name must end "(Pty) Ltd"; registration number ends with 07. Registration number and directors' names must appear on all correspondence.
Section 53(b) company (unlimited liability company): ≈ professional limited liability company (PLLC) (US)
South Africa Public company/publieke maatskappy (Ltd.): has at least 7 shareholders (unless it is a wholly owned subsidiary of another company) and at least two directors. The company's name must end in "LTD"; its registration number ends in /06.
South Africa CC/BK (Close corporation/beslote korporasie): Has 1–10 non-corporate members. The name must end "CC" or "BK"; registration number ends with 23. Registration number and members' names must appear on all correspondence. On 1 May 2011 the new Companies Act (Act 71 of 2008) came into force and disallows any new incorporations under this form.
Other South Africa Company Registry Services
South Africa Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
South Africa Domain Registration
Can you order a South Africa Apostille Certificate?
Yes, South Africa agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, South Africa accepts the Apostille Certificate for South Africa Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
South Africa signed up to the Hague Convention on 30th April 1995.
What is the language(s) of the South Africa Company Registry?
The South Africa Company Register is in English language only.
South Africa Embassies, high commissions and consulates
South Africa has 99 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 94 consulates and five other representations.
Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, hosts 133 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 110 consulates and another 12 representations located in South Africa.
South Africa Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of South Africa. Our local partner is based in Gauteng which enables us to do site visits throughout all of South Africa including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Centurion. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
South Africa Country Rating
The current bond ratings for South Africa from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
South Africa Moody's rating: Ba2 (first obtained in 2020)
South Africa Standard & Poors rating: BB- (first obtained in 2020)
South Africa Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an South Africa Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including South Africa.
South Africa Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including South Africa. Our specialist South Africa skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
South Africa Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides South Africa Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in South Africa. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
South Africa Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in South Africa?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in South Africa?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in South Africa?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.