General Checklist of documents’ you need to register and start a new company

Not quite sure of what documents you need to register? Below are some of the documents that you will need to get off the ground. Keep in mind, some company documents are dependent on others; you may need one specific document in order to get another. For example, you will need CIPC documents to open a Business bank account and so on

Government contracts will require CSD registration in addition to the below.

Nevertheless, here’s an overview.

6 Registration Documents most new South African Companies need

1. Register a Company (CIPC) – CoR14.3, CoR14.1, CoR14.1A and MOI (CoR15.1A).
2. Tax Verification (SARS) and Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS
3. A BEE Affidavit or BEE Certificate
4. UIF Registration
5. COID Registration and a Letter of Good Standing from COIDA
6. A Business Bank Account

5 Common industry-specific documents

1. PSIRA Registration (Security Industry)
2. NHBRC Registration  (Building & Construction Industry)
3. CIDB Registration  (Construction Industry)
4. NCCA Registration  (Cleaning Industry)
5. A Health and Safety Plan or File  (Various Industries)

Contact us if you have any queries or need assistance with any of the above.