Share Registers: A Guide for Small Business Owners

Explore the essentials of managing a share register for private companies under South Africa’s Companies Act 71 of 2008. This guide is tailored for small business owners looking to stay compliant and organized.

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Share Certificates – Small Business Owner’s Guide

IntroductionStarting a small business in South Africa is an exciting venture. Among the numerous tasks you will handle, understanding share certificates is crucial. A share certificate is essential for legally…

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Who owns who?: CIPC Beneficiary Ownership Register

IntroductionIn an era marked by increasing concerns over money laundering, terrorism financing, and illicit financial activities, the need for enhanced corporate transparency has never been more crucial. Hidden ownership structures…

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Company Secretary

What is a company secretary? A Company Secretary is a key managerial personnel of a company and is entrusted with the compliance and legal aspects of a company. Company secretaries…

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Solvency Letter

IntroductionLenders will often seek the comfort they require as part of their due diligence in the first instance by considering a borrower’s annual (and management) accounts as well as any…

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Filing of annual returns

What is an annual return? An Annual Return is a statutory return in terms of the Companies and Close Corporations Acts and therefore MUST be complied with. The purpose for…

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