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CIPC & SARS Statutory GovernanceTurnkey Corporate SupportDomestic & Foreign Entities
Company Secretarial Services
Comprehensive statutory corporate governance, fiduciary representation, and ongoing CIPC & SARS compliance. We act as your dedicated compliance backbone in South Africa—providing official SARS Registered Representatives, Local Director Representation, annual return submissions, and statutory register maintenance.
From R1,500 ($94)
Custom Retainers & Ad-Hoc Corporate Actions AvailableTailored corporate governance for South African SMEs, foreign entrepreneurs, and enterprise groups.
Companies Act 71 of 2008 Compliant
Verified SARS & CIPC Practitioners
Fiduciary GovernanceFull Legal Standing
Statutory Administration
Protect Your Enterprise with Dedicated Company Secretarial Support
Active Corporate Fiduciary DeskCIPC & SARS Aligned
SARS Rep (Public Officer)
Local Director Rep
Annual Returns Filing
Beneficial Ownership (BO)
Peace of Mind: Avoid statutory deregistration, SARS non-compliance penalties, and personal director liability.
Complete Statutory Coverage
What Our Company Secretarial Services Include
From official tax representation to annual statutory submissions, we handle the critical administrative duties required to keep your entity 100% compliant under South African law.
Mandatory Tax Compliance
SARS Registered Representative (Public Officer)
Official appointment and profile linking of an accredited representative on SARS eFiling. Required by South African law for corporate income tax returns (ITR14), VAT, PAYE submissions, and Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) maintenance.
- Official appointment & linking on SARS eFiling
- Direct handling of SARS tax queries & audit responses
- Maintenance of compliant Tax Compliance PIN (TCS)
- Liaison with SARS compliance officers on company behalf
Crucial for Foreign Founders
Local Resident Director Representative
Professional local South African director representation and resident fiduciary advisory. Essential for international and non-resident enterprises to satisfy statutory local representation expectations and commercial banking compliance.
- Vetted South African resident fiduciary representation
- Commercial business banking onboarding facilitation
- Statutory notice receipt & formal corporate signatory support
- Strict compliance with Companies Act director duties
Prevents Registry Deregistration
CIPC Annual Returns & Financial Filing
Annual calculation, compilation, and statutory lodgement of your mandatory CIPC Annual Return (CoR30.1) and Financial Accountability Supplement (FAS) or Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
- Accurate statutory fee calculation based on turnover
- Prevention of penalty escalation and final deregistration
- Avoidance of frozen company commercial bank accounts
- Issuance of official CIPC Annual Return Certificate
Mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Law
Beneficial Ownership Statutory Register
Ongoing maintenance and annual submission of your company's Beneficial Ownership (BO) register with CIPC under the General Laws Amendment Act, ensuring full compliance against financial crime regulations.
- Establishment of full legal & beneficial ownership trees
- Filing of statutory register of beneficial owners with CIPC
- Annual statutory re-certification and updates upon share changes
- Official CIPC Beneficial Ownership confirmation certificate
Internal Corporate Governance
Statutory Registers & Board Resolutions
Drafting of legally binding board and shareholder resolutions, maintaining official company minute books, share registers, and directors' register in strict compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
- Drafting resolutions for banking, dividends, and contracts
- Maintenance of Register of Directors & Officers
- Maintenance of Register of Shareholders & Share Allotments
- Official Share Certificates signed, stamped, and issued
Section 23 Legal Compliance
Official Registered Office & Domicilium Address
Professional physical registered office address in South Africa for receiving formal legal service of process, statutory notices, and government communications under Section 23 of the Companies Act.
- Physical commercial address in South Africa for CIPC
- Official receipt and immediate forwarding of legal notices
- Full compliance with Section 23 statutory requirements
- Ideal for non-resident and remote corporate founders
Fiduciary Representation
SARS Registered Representative & Local Director Representation
Why these two key representation roles are vital for both international investors and domestic corporations operating in South Africa.
1. SARS Registered Representative
Public Officer / Tax Liaison
By statutory regulation under the Tax Administration Act, SARS does not permit a corporate enterprise to transact or file returns without a verified, accredited resident individual officially registered as the Registered Representative on eFiling.
What We Provide:
Formal appointment, eFiling profile linking, submission authorization, handling of official SARS notices, and ongoing monitoring of corporate income tax (ITR14), provisional tax, and VAT.
Key Benefit:
Guarantees continuous Good Standing and immediate eligibility for Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) without delays or rejection from SARS.
2. Local Resident Director Representation
Resident Fiduciary & Corporate Director Rep
Foreign entrepreneurs and non-resident owners frequently encounter institutional friction when opening commercial bank accounts, engaging statutory authorities, or entering regulatory vendor programs in South Africa without a local resident presence.
What We Provide:
Vetted local resident director representation and fiduciary advisory services to act as your reliable South African counterpart, handle legal domicile notices, and support commercial onboarding.
Key Benefit:
Bridges the local gap for non-resident investors, ensuring that your South African corporate vehicle satisfies all commercial and statutory expectations.
Transparent Pricing
Flexible Secretarial & Governance Packages
Choose between ad-hoc statutory filings, an all-inclusive annual secretarial retainer, or complete turnkey non-resident governance.
Specific Amendments
Ad-Hoc Secretarial Action
From R500 – R1,500
once-off per statutory filingIdeal for companies needing single corporate actions, amendments, or one-time statutory resolutions.
Package Inclusions:
- Director appointment, resignation, or detail change (CoR39)
- Registered business address change (CoR21.1)
- Single board or shareholder resolution drafting
- Share transfer or share issuance with Share Certificates
- CIPC Annual Return filing & fee disbursement
Most Popular
Most Popular for SMEs
Annual Secretarial Maintenance Retainer
From R2,500
per year ($157 / yr)Complete annual statutory peace of mind. Covers all compulsory yearly compliance filings to keep your company in good standing.
Package Inclusions:
- Annual CIPC Return lodgement (CoR30.1) & calculation
- Mandatory Beneficial Ownership annual re-certification
- Statutory Register maintenance (Directors & Shareholders)
- Up to 3 formal Board / Shareholder resolutions per year
- Annual CIPC Compliance status monitoring & alerts
- Dedicated corporate compliance manager
Non-Resident Turnkey
Foreign Investor Corporate Governance
From R4,500 – R8,500
tailored annual corporate packageFull fiduciary, tax, and governance package designed specifically for international founders and foreign-owned entities in SA.
Package Inclusions:
- SARS Registered Representative (Public Officer) appointment & linking
- Local Resident Director Representation & advisory
- 12-Month Virtual South African Registered Office (Domicilium)
- All annual CIPC filings, AFS/FAS submissions & BO register
- Commercial business banking onboarding facilitation
- Priority WhatsApp & video advisory consultation
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding company secretarial obligations, statutory returns, and fiduciary appointments.
Company Secretarial Services (CoSec) encompass the administrative, statutory, and fiduciary governance responsibilities required by the South African Companies Act 71 of 2008 and the Tax Administration Act. A company secretary or secretarial administrator ensures that company records are accurately maintained, board decisions are properly minuted, legal notices are handled, and compulsory statutory submissions (such as Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership) are filed on time to protect the company's legal existence and directors from liability.
Official South African Corporate Compliance
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