Insights for business starters.
Practical guides on CIPC compliance, B-BBEE, tax and starting a business in South Africa.
After Registration
How to Improve Your B‑BBEE Score Through Ownership & Procurement
Cash‑Flow Management for Newly Registered Companies
How to Change Your Company Name After Registration
Changing Directors or Shareholders (CoR39 Guide)
How to Change Your Company’s Registered Address
How to Change Directors After Company Registration in South Africa (2025)
Compliance & governance
Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs): B‑BBEE Affidavits and Certificates Explained
Sector Charter Councils and Their Role in B‑BBEE Compliance
How to Obtain an Employment Equity Compliance Certificate in South Africa
Employment Equity Act 2025: New Sectoral Targets & Deadlines for Designated Employers
How to Get a Liquor Licence for Your Restaurant or Bar
Do you need a business license? A guide to permits and licences
Business
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Navigating Public‑Sector Wage Increases and Their Business Impact
Personal Income Tax Brackets and Payroll Planning for Employers
Understanding Corporate Tax Rates and Provisional Tax Payments
How to Build Business Credit in South Africa
Corporate Bank Account Opening: Which Bank Suits Your Business?
Obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate for Tenders and Funding
Register a Company
Registering a Franchise Business in South Africa: A Complete Guide for Franchisors and Buyers
Registering a Real Estate Agency: EAAB Requirements and Fidelity Fund Certificate
Registering a Transport or Logistics Business in South Africa (Taxi, Courier, Trucking)
Registering a Construction Company: CIDB, NHBRC and Other Compliance
How to Register for an Import/Export Code (Customs) in South Africa (2025 Guide)
Registering for the Skills Development Levy (SDL)
Start a Business
Starting an Insurance Brokerage or Agency in South Africa
Hiring Employees Legally in South Africa: PAYE, UIF, and SDL Explained
Starting a Food Truck: Licensing and Health Requirements in South Africa
What Is a Shelf Company and Should You Buy One?
How to Check if Your Company Name Is Available in South Africa (2025 Guide)
Private Company vs. Public Company – Understanding the Differences
Tax & SARS
Which Digital Services Are Subject to South African VAT?
Starting an E‑Commerce Business in South Africa: Legal Steps & VAT Compliance
Understanding Turnover Tax vs Small Business Corporate Tax
Should Your Small Business Register for VAT Voluntarily?
VAT Registration in South Africa: When and How
How to Register for an Income Tax Number (SARS Guide)