South Africa Guide: Business

Starting a business in a new country is a challenge, as it is everywhere. Find information here about company creation, prospects in the marketplace and tips on how to avoid problems. Get in contact with other people in the forums and post a classified if you are looking for or offering business opportunities.

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  Business in South Africa

  Types of business structures

  The Companies Act introduced some changes in the accepted company structures. As of 2008 Closed Corporations can no longer be founded.

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  Registering a company in South Africa

  Intellectual property commission

  The first step when registering a company in South Africa is applying with the Companies and Intellectual property commission.

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  Tax registration

  Types of taxes for South African companies

  After applying with the Companies and Intellectual Property commission you should register your company with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for income tax, VAT and Pay-As-You-Earn tax (PAYE).

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  Funding a business in South Africa

  Company regulations, permits and funding

  The main regulation document that companies in South Africa should follow is the Companies Act 2008. It states all the rights and responsibilities of the company’s management.

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  Business culture in South Africa

  Business etiquette

  South Africa is a very diverse country, so describing the business culture is not an easy task. In any case how a business meeting goes depends on many factors.

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