Doing business in South Africa: Construction Permission
Obtain geotechnical survey of the land plot Agency: Private firm The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act No. 103 of 1997 stipulates that a geotechnical site investigation may be…
Doing business in South Africa: Property Registration
Obtain a rates clearance certificate from the City of Johannesburg's Revenue Department Agency: Municipality (City of Johannesburg's Revenue Department) The transferring conveyancer obtains a rates (taxes) clearance certificate from the…
Doing business in South Africa: Immigration Application
Visa Types General Work Visa Visa is for the length of the employment contract which must be demonstrated to the Director-General every year and up to a maximum of 5…
Doing business in South Africa: Employment Regulations
Employment Regulations South African employment law appears complex and confusing when looking from an outside view although in some ways there are many similarities to other countries. South Africa taxes…
Doing business in South Africa: Taxation and Payroll
Tax Figures Corporate Income Tax Corporate income tax rate is 28% Tax year 1st March to end February Businesses must register with SARS as a tax payer and submit an annual tax return 12…
Doing business in South Africa: Business Formation
Reserve the company name Agency: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) In order to secure a name for the company, the business founder can either reserve a name, use a…
