Company Registration in South Africa for R990

Why register a company at all?

Starting a business is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make — and how you structure it matters. A registered Private Company (Pty) Ltd is a separate legal entity: it can open a business bank account, sign contracts in its own name, apply for tenders, and protect your personal assets from business debts.

Unregistered businesses hit walls quickly. Many corporates won't onboard unregistered suppliers, banks limit what informal traders can access, and government tenders require registration documents as a baseline. Registration is not paperwork for its own sake — it's the key that opens commercial doors.

What's included in the R990 package

One fixed price covers the entire process from start to finish:

• Full CIPC Pty Ltd registration
• Company name reservation — submit up to 4 name options
• Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) preparation and filing
• Official CoR14.3 registration certificate
• Director registration forms (CoR14.1 and CoR14.1A)
• All documents delivered electronically
• FREE assistance applying for an FNB business bank account
• Dedicated support from a real person throughout

How long does it take?

Most companies are registered within 1–3 business days after we receive all required documents, subject to CIPC processing times. Because the entire process runs online, there are no queues, no office visits and no couriered paperwork — you can register from anywhere in South Africa, or from abroad.

What you need to get started

• A certified colour copy of your ID (or valid passport for foreign nationals)
• Four preferred company names, in order of preference
• Contact details for every director
• Proof of payment

That's it. We handle name submissions, form preparation, CIPC filings and follow-ups — you get updates as each step completes.

After registration: staying compliant

Registration is the start, not the end. Every company must file annual returns with CIPC, maintain beneficial ownership records, and — depending on turnover and staff — may need VAT, PAYE and UIF registrations. Digitalx offers all of these as add-on services, so your company stays compliant while you stay focused on customers.

At a glance

• R990 all-inclusive fixed price
• 1–3 business day turnaround
• 100% online — register from anywhere
• FNB business account assistance included
• Ongoing compliance support available

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