Registration and Administration of Companies

Understanding Securities Registration and Transfer in South Africa

by Johan de Lange | Mar 6, 2024 | Contract Law, Registration and Administration of Companies

In South Africa, the registration and transfer of securities play a crucial role in the functioning of companies and the broader financial market. Governed by specific provisions outlined in the Companies Act, as well as the Financial Markets Act of 2012, the process...

Setting up your dream company

by Robyn Shepherd | Feb 8, 2023 | Commercial law, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

Introduction As an entrepreneur, you have dreamed about setting up your own company. The next step is to identify what will be required to ensure a successful business. The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (“The Act”) will guide you when making this decision....

5 Simple Steps to Starting a Business in South Africa

by Kavita Kooverjee | May 5, 2022 | Commercial law, Contract Drafting, Employment law, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

Calling all Entrepreneurs, this one is for you! You have this amazing idea, you know how to execute it, and you already have potential customers, so what is next? Below are five easy steps to starting a business in South Africa. Step 1: Registering your business with...

FICA: Accountable Institutions And Their General Obligations?

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson | Mar 8, 2021 | Commercial law, Contract Drafting, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001, as amended (hereafter referred to as the “FIC Act”) remains a point of discussion as we move through this new era of Covid-19 regulations and mainstreamed online client relationships. In saying that however, the FIC...

The Basics On Corporate Governance – What Does it really Mean?

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson | Feb 8, 2021 | Commercial law, Contract Drafting, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

Corporate governance generally refers to the way in which a company is run and controlled; with specific reference to a company’s directors. The principal, furthermore, loosely refers to the documents and regulatory regime in terms of which such control is exercised....

Where does a Company Reside and Why does it Matter?

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw | Jun 4, 2020 | Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial law, Publications, Registration and Administration of Companies

The provision that the court has jurisdiction ‘over all persons residing or being in such area does not enlarge the jurisdiction endowed by the words ’causes arising’. At common law, however, the residence (but not the mere physical presence) of a...

Understanding Securities Registration and Transfer in South Africa

Setting up your dream company

5 Simple Steps to Starting a Business in South Africa

FICA: Accountable Institutions And Their General Obligations?

The Basics On Corporate Governance – What Does it really Mean?

Where does a Company Reside and Why does it Matter?

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