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Incorporation Essentials

Register your South African private company, adopt a standard MOI, and receive the formation documents you need to open a bank account — done in one engagement.

R 3 950 excl. VAT·R 4 543 incl. VAT·50% deposit of R 1 975 to begin, balance on delivery

Written by

Martin Kotze

Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public

Quick answer

Who this package is for

  • Sole founders registering their first company
  • Small teams that will formalise equity later
  • Businesses converting from a sole proprietorship
  • Companies incorporated abroad that need a South African subsidiary

What’s included

1

Company registration certificate (CoR14.3)

2

Standard Memorandum of Incorporation

3

Share certificates

4

Securities register set up

5

Beneficial Ownership filing

6

SARS income-tax number

Pricing

Package fee (excl. VAT)R 3 950
VAT (15%)R 593
Total (incl. VAT)R 4 543
50% deposit to begin (excl. VAT)R 1 975
Balance on delivery (excl. VAT)R 1 975

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

Does this package include a shareholders' agreement?

No. A shareholders' agreement is a separate contract between the shareholders and is not part of the standard MOI filing. If you have two or more shareholders, consider the Founders Package, which includes a bespoke shareholders' agreement.

How long does CIPC registration take?

CIPC processing typically takes 5–10 business days after submission, subject to CIPC system availability. We cannot guarantee CIPC turnaround times, but we submit promptly and follow up.

What is the difference between the registration fee and your professional fee?

The CIPC filing fee (a small government levy) is a disbursement paid to CIPC and is included in the package price. Our professional fee covers the legal work, document preparation, and filing management.

Can I upgrade to the Founders Package later?

Yes. If your company grows and you need a shareholders' agreement or a share issuance, those can be added as standalone engagements at the applicable fixed fee.

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 Incorporation Essentials

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

R 3 950 excl. VAT · R 4 543 incl. VAT · 50% deposit of R 1 975 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.