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An extract from the business register of South Africa can be used in order to:
- Obtain detailed information about potential business partners
- Negotiate foreign trade agreements
- File legal claims
- Register legal entities with foreign participation
- Check potential employers
Extract from commercial register of South Africa
Main types of businesses:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Partnership
- Private Companies
- Public Companies
- Personal Liability Companies
- State Owned Companies
- Non-profit Companies
- Foreign and External Companies
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is responsible for registration in the commercial register. The CIPC offers a variety of registration services online.
Contents of the register:
- Full legal name
- Representatives
- Director and proprietors
- Current status (active/inactive)
- Type of business
- Full address
- Additional data
Additionally, the following documents can be obtained from the commercial register:
Certificate of Good Standing – a document attesting that the company is capable of acting and solvent. It confirms the company pursues their commitments and is neither bankrupt nor in debt. Furthermore there is no reorganisation, merger or liquidation taking place.
Certificate of Incorporation – attestation of the registration of the company in South Africa. This certificate contains: Date of registration, business type, common stock, founder and shareholders.
Memorandum of Association – Copy of the association articles and the memorandum itself.