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Founders Package

Register your company and agree the founders' deal in one engagement — CIPC registration, bespoke shareholders' agreement, and share issuance.

R 19 500 excl. VAT·R 22 425 incl. VAT·50% deposit of R 9 750 to begin, balance on delivery

Written by

Martin Kotze

Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public

Quick answer

Who this package is for

  • Co-founder teams of 2–4 people
  • Startups formalising equity at inception
  • Businesses where one founder contributes capital and another sweat equity
  • Companies receiving a small angel cheque at formation

What’s included

1

Registered company with custom MOI

2

Shareholders Agreement

3

Share Subscription Agreement(s)

4

Securities register reflecting subscriptions

5

Share certificates

6

Directors register

7

Strategy consultation

Pricing

Package fee (excl. VAT)R 19 500
VAT (15%)R 2 925
Total (incl. VAT)R 22 425
50% deposit to begin (excl. VAT)R 9 750
Balance on delivery (excl. VAT)R 9 750

All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. VAT is levied at 15%. The deposit invoice is issued after the scoping consultation; the balance invoice issues on delivery of the completed documents or filings.

Frequently asked questions

What if we have more than 4 founders?

The package covers up to 4 shareholders. For 5 or more, contact us for a custom quote — the shareholders' agreement becomes more complex as the number of parties increases.

Is vesting included in the shareholders' agreement?

Yes. We include a standard 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff as a default, which you can customise during the drafting consultation.

What is Securities Transfer Tax (STT) and is it included?

STT is a 0.25% tax levied on the transfer or issue of shares. We calculate and advise on the STT due on your initial share issuance. Payment to SARS is a disbursement included in the package.

Can I add a Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) later?

A standard MOI is included. If you need a bespoke MOI that varies the Companies Act defaults (e.g., restricting share transfers beyond the shareholders' agreement), that can be added as an optional extra.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Package scope may be adjusted during the scoping consultation to fit your specific circumstances.

Get started with Founders Package

Request this package and we will confirm the engagement, send your deposit invoice, and book your initial consultation — all within one business day.

R 19 500 excl. VAT · R 22 425 incl. VAT · 50% deposit of R 9 750 excl. VAT to begin, balance on delivery

Why you can trust this: Martin Kotze has been an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, registered Conveyancer, and Notary Public since 2014, practising from Pretoria. The firm is regulated by the Legal Practice Council under firm registration 17444.

This guide is general information, not legal advice for your specific matter.