Registering your company

Easy steps to register a company using Govchain

31 articles in this collection
Written by Bo Bissict and Stefan Kritzinger

Guides

How to complete your application

Step by step guide to completing your application

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

How to pay for a company registration

Step by step guide to completing payment for your company registration

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Company Name

Tips to make sure your company name is accepted

Written by Stefan Kritzinger
Updated over a week ago

What can be used for a company name?

Guidelines & rules for company names in South Africa

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Why do I need to add backup company name options?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

How to check if a company name is available?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Can I change my company name?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What happens if my company name is rejected?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Can I "trade as" another name?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Company Details

What can be used as a company address?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What are authorised shares?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What is financial year end?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Company Directors

What is a company director?

Written by Bo Bissict
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Who can be a company director?

Written by Bo Bissict
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How many directors can a company have?

Written by Bo Bissict
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Can I add or remove company directors at a later stage?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Director Verification

How to complete director verification

Step by step guide to verifying your identity online

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

How to make sure your certified ID will be accepted

Written by Stefan Kritzinger
Updated over a week ago

What are the certified ID requirements?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Where can I get my ID document certified?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What certified ID documents are accepted?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What if my surname is different to the one on my ID document?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

FAQ

What are the different types of business in South Africa?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

How much does company registration cost?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What is included in the company registration package?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What documents do I get with a company registration?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

How long does the company registration process take?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

What if my company can't be registered?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Are you affiliated with the registrar?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to say what my company will be doing?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago

Can I do more than 1 thing with a single company?

Written by Bo Bissict
Updated over a week ago