Company Partners

Introduction

Registering a business is a complex task. If you don’t have the knowledge and time to navigate the various government business registration platforms, you might want to consider a company registration platform. By leveraging these platforms you can save time, remain compliant and ensure your business is running legally.

What is a Company Registration Platform?

A company registration platform is a third-party online service that helps entrepreneurs set up a new business and handle legal paperwork. These platforms act as a bridge between you and government registry offices like the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission).

A trusted local platform that can help with this process is Company Partners.

What is Company Partners?

Company Partners is a South African business registration and compliance service provider. The platform is designed to help SMEs register, operate, and grow, acting as a one-stop shop to handle administrative burdens and regulatory red tape.

What does Company Partners Offer SMEs?

Company Partners offers over 120 compliance, secretarial, and support services including CIPC company registration, SARS tax clearances, COIDA registration, accounting, and payroll.

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Main Features

Company Registration: Company Partners provides a range of business registration services. This also includes registration for shell, holding and liability companies.

Industry-Specific Company Registration: Company Partners has comprehensive company registration services for various industries, such as construction, security and transportation.

Tender Documents: Company Partners provides a range of tender-based services including CSD registration, business plan, B-BBEE affidavit and consortium agreement.

Tax Services: Users on the platform can get tax services such as VAT registration, PAYE and UIF registration, and Tax clearance certificate.

Marketing Services: Company Partners offers various marketing services including logo and website design, and e-commerce website design.

Growth Services: The platform also helps users find a funder that aligns with their business and provides resources for early-stage business workshops.

Pricing

Company Partners has packages for all its services. The company registration plans are as follows.

Company Registration Package – R880 once-off. The Company registration package includes:

  • 24-hour timeframe till registration
  • Registered Pty(Ltd) company with all documents
  • Free optional services included: B-BBEE affidavit, tender assistance and startup training

Tender Package – R3890 once-off. The Tender package includes:

  • CIPC company registration
  • Share certificates
  • Beneficial ownership at CIPC
  • Tax number and clearance certificate
  • Central supplier database (CSD) registration
  • SARS registered representative update
  • Free optional services included: B-BBEE affidavit, tender assistance and startup training

Shelf Company Package – R3990 once-off. The Shelf Company package includes:

  • Instant 2025 registration number and company documents
  • Tax number and clearance certificate
  • SARS registered representative update
  • Company amendments: Name, directors and address
  • Share transfer and certificates
  • Beneficial ownership at CIPC
  • Free optional services included: B-BBEE affidavit, tender assistance and startup training

Elite Tender Package – R6890 once-off. The Elite Tender package includes:

  • CIPC company registration
  • Share certificates
  • Beneficial ownership at CIPC
  • Tax number and clearance certificate
  • CSD registration
  • COIDA registration
  • COIDA letter of Good Standing
  • Free optional services included: B-BBEE affidavit, tender assistance and startup training

Custom Package – If you require more options, contact Company Partners to create your own customer package. Services that can be added to a custom package are:

  • COID registration
  • Letter of Good Standing
  • VAT registration
  • NHBRC registration
  • Imports/exports license
  • CIPC annual reports
  • UIF/ PAYE/ SDL
  • Business plan
  • CIDB registration
  • Logo design
  • Over 120 other services
Pros and Cons

Pros

Free optional services such as BEE Affidavit, bank account and website.
Convenient and time-saving
Reduced risk of errors

Cons

Loss of Control
Not Always Necessary
FAQs

They can assist with registering various company structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, close corporations (CCs), and private companies (Pty Ltd).

Company Partners simplifies the registration process, and a lawyer is not mandatory for most cases. However, if your business structure is complex or you have specific legal questions, consulting a lawyer is recommended.

The registration timeframe can vary depending on the chosen company structure and current workload at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Company Partners can provide an estimated timeline based on your specific situation.

Required documents typically include IDs and proof of residence for directors and members, a proposed company name, and a business address. Company Partners will provide a detailed list based on your chosen structure.

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