Can a Foreigner Register a Company in South Africa?
What is a company?
A company is a lawful entity organized by a group of individuals to engage in and manage a business, either a commercial or industrial enterprise.
What are the types of company?
1. Companies Limited by Shares
2. Companies Limited by Guarantee
3. Unlimited Companies
4. One Person Companies (OPC)
5. Private Companies
6. Public Companies
7. Holding and Subsidiary Companies
8. Associate Companies
Why is it called company?
A business is called company because of its share holder’s will to produce an item of value.
What are the examples of foreign companies in South Africa?
1. Alcatel
2. Agrid South Africa
3. Barclays Bank
4. BMW South Africa
5. Britannia Biscuits
6. Cisco Systems
7. EDS South Africa
Can a foreigner register a company in South Africa?
Foreigners can register a company in order to do business in South Africa must, without constraints if they have a valid passport allotted by their home nation.
Where can I register a company in South Africa?
You can register a company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) as a non-profit or profit company.
What is the cost of registering a business in South Africa?
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) will charge you R175 to register your firm; R50 for reserving a name and R125 for company registration.
How long does it take to register a business in South Africa?
Company registration can take anything from about 5 days to about 5 weeks depending on the type of company and the ability of the client to provide all of the necessary documents and signatures.
Do foreign companies pay tax in South Africa?
A foreign company that conducts a business in South Africa is liable to tax under the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 in respect of its taxable income that is regarded to be from a South African source.
