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Your credible outsourced compliance team for SA businesses handling SARS, CIPC filings, company & trust registrations, deregistrations, amendments, PAIA, FFC registrations, Beneficial Ownership submissions, VAT, UIF/PAYE, Public Officer Services & more.

30/10/2026

Are you getting the full compliance package when registering your business, or just a piece of paper? Registering a company with CIPC is only the first step. To ensure your business is fully compliant, operational, and legally protected from day one, your corporate "starter kit" needs to cover both CIPC and SARS requirements thoroughly.

Here is what proper, full-spectrum company registration includes:

●Official Incorporation Documents: Your official CoR 14.3 certificate and Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).
●Proof of Ownership: Issued, numbered share certificates for every shareholder along with an updated Securities Register.
●CIPC Beneficial Ownership (BO) Filing: Completing the mandatory BO register submission to declare final ownership and control.
●SARS Integration: Generating your company Income Tax number and linking it directly to your SARS eFiling profile.
●Governance & Appointments: Formally documenting your First Directors' Resolutions and officially registering your designated Public Officer with SARS.

Don't settle for incomplete setups that leave you scrambling later. Partner with us to ensure your business compliance is handled correctly from the start.

Please note: Standard company registration, Beneficial Ownership (BO) filings, and SARS Tax / eFiling registrations are charged as separate services. While a full setup requires all of these components, each service carries its own individual fee.

26/10/2026

Under the current law, it is already illegal to employ someone who is not legally entitled to work in South Africa. This applies to businesses and to households employing foreign domestic workers, nannies or gardeners.

A new Bill proposes additional duties and higher penalties for employers, but these changes are not yet law. Employers should therefore comply with the existing law and remain alert to the proposed changes.

Read More: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/employ-a-foreign-national-what-you-must-check-now-and-what-could-change/

22/10/2026

According to a new study, South African families are largely underprepared for the administrative implications of the death of a loved one. The results are deeply concerning.

In this article, we look at what goes into estate planning, why it matters, and how to make sure you are prepared.

Read more: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/estate-planning-is-much-more-than-just-a-will/

19/10/2026

It’s unfortunately all too common a tale. Out of the blue, an older person, rendered vulnerable by age or illness, acquires a new “friend”. Before anyone in the family realises what’s going on, their loved one has died, and the fraudster claims to be sole heir in terms of a last-minute will.

No surprise then that our courts must often determine whether a deceased person’s last will was tainted by incapacity, undue influence, fraud, or even forgery. The sad tale of a 90-year-old man who left behind two conflicting wills is a good example of how our courts approach these situations.

Read more: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/was-it-even-his-signature-how-to-overturn-a-fraudulent-will/

15/10/2026

Could you spot a SARS scam? Fraudsters are becoming increasingly convincing. Take a moment to review these simple tips and help protect your personal and business information.

12/10/2026

After their bond was withdrawn, the buyers were given time to arrange new finance. Instead, one of them emailed the conveyancer saying they would only apply for another bond after the seller repaired an alleged defect or agreed to reduce the price.

The seller understood this to mean that the buyers would not proceed on the terms they had already accepted. She cancelled the sale, and the High Court agreed that she was entitled to do so.

The buyers lost the sale and the money already paid and faced further financial consequences.

Read more: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/renegotiating-after-youve-signed-the-email-that-ended-a-property-sale/

08/10/2026

Why do business owners need a virtual office address in South Africa? Expanding across borders shouldn't require the immediate overhead of leasing physical commercial property.

Did you know that we provide a secure Virtual Office Address service designed to make cross-border and out-of-province expansion effortless?

Here are 6 reasons why you should consider a VOA:
1️⃣ Establish a Local Footprint: Instantly claim a legitimate office presence in the Western Cape or South Africa without renting physical workspace.
2️⃣ Streamline Statutory Compliance: Meet the legal requirement under the Companies Act for an official physical registered office in the same jurisdiction.
3️⃣ Centralise Official Communications: Receive a dependable address where all legal notices and formal correspondence can be properly delivered.
4️⃣ Increase Corporate Credibility: Present a professional, established corporate image to local clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.
5️⃣ Simplify Remote Operations: Manage your South African entity seamlessly from anywhere in the world with a fixed local administrative hub.
6️⃣ Access Trusted Local Support: Leverage an established service already utilised by multiple overseas and local companies for a nominal fee.

You can contact us to secure your official South African virtual office address. (Link in Bio)

05/10/2026

The 30 October EMP501 interim filing deadline is fast approaching. For many business owners, payroll is treated as a routine tick-box exercise - until a mismatch triggers a SARS compliance flag, locks up a Tax Clearance Certificate, or halts a crucial tender.

Compliance isn't just about filing on time; it is about ensuring your regulatory alignment is watertight from the ground up. By bridging your monthly EMP201 declarations with your bi-annual submission, you protect your business from unnecessary administrative penalties and regulatory friction.

Stop second-guessing your payroll figures. Avoid automatic penalties, interest, and unnecessary SARS audits. Let certified professionals tie your payroll, books, and submissions together seamlessly.

Secure your compliance today. Talk to our team.

03/10/2026

Not on the CIPC director certificate?

Beneficial Ownership can still apply to you. Don't burn out deciphering the portal. Let us manage the compliance for you or your accountant—freeing up your time for your clients.

29/09/2026

Beneficial Ownership: What documents must you file with CIPC?
Before you or your bookkeeper log in to the CIPC portal, you'll need a specific set of documents prepared and ready for submission.

Missing just one document can delay or even halt the entire process.
Gathering, formatting, and verifying these documents takes valuable time away from running your business. That's exactly where we can help.

Here's the complete checklist of documents required by CIPC to successfully submit your Beneficial Ownership filing and obtain your official Confirmation Certificate:
🔹 Mandate to Lodge (Ordinary Resolution)
🔹 Register of Beneficial Owners (Register of Beneficial Interest)
🔹 Register of Shareholders or Members (Register of Securities)
🔹 Beneficial Ownership Diagram (Disclosure Form Mapping Structure)
🔹 Certified IDs or Passports for all beneficial owners

At The Compliance People™, we partner with business owners, company secretaries, and accountants to manage SARS and CIPC compliance requirements. We guide, prepare, and assist throughout the process, helping you achieve compliance smoothly while saving valuable time.

📸 Save or screenshot this post for your records, or send us a message today to get your Beneficial Ownership filing sorted quickly and professionally.

Address

5 Fagan Street
Somerset West
7135

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27219341174

Website

https://linktr.ee/TheCompliancePeople, https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/

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