The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has started conducting Beneficial Ownership (BO) compliance inspections to test whether companies’ BO filings are accurate, complete and supported by proper records. These inspections form part of South Africa’s wider corporate transparency and anti-money laundering measures and may take place either at a

The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 introduces an important compliance development relating to company addresses and the location of company records. In particular, the amendment requires the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) to publish, as prescribed, the notice of the location of a company’s records where those records

The Most Important Business Document Many Shareholders Forget When a company is formed, considerable attention is typically given to registering the business, opening bank accounts, appointing directors and attracting investment. Yet one of the most important documents for protecting the long-term interests of shareholders is often overlooked: the Shareholders’ Agreement.

Company resolutions are among the most important corporate governance documents within any organisation. They serve as the formal record of decisions made by directors and shareholders and provide legal authority for the company to act. Whether approving the appointment of a director, changing a company’s name, issuing shares, opening a

Integrated reporting has become a cornerstone of modern corporate governance in South Africa, particularly for JSE-listed entities and organisations operating in ESG-sensitive environments. However, an often-overlooked regulatory consideration is the potential application of the Legal Deposit Act 54 of 1997 to integrated reports.   While the Act does not explicitly

Rethink Your Office. Retain Your Presence. A Smarter Alternative to Traditional Office Space In today’s business environment, rising costs and hybrid work models are forcing companies to rethink their office strategy. Maintaining a full-time office is no longer a necessity — but maintaining a professional presence and regulatory compliance is.

Recent amendments to the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, have introduced important changes to the regulation of intercompany loans. These changes reduce the need for shareholder involvement in certain circumstances, but do not override the binding nature of a company’s Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). Directors must therefore carefully balance

Submit Your PAIA Annual Report by June 30, 2026 The Information Regulator has announced the deadline for submitting PAIA Annual Reports for the 2025/2026 financial year. Public and Private entities must ensure their reports, detailing access to information requests processed, are submitted online via the Regulator’s dedicated platform by June

In South Africa, every company is required to appoint a public officer to represent it in its dealings with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). While this appointment is often treated as a routine administrative requirement, the role of a public officer carries significant legal responsibility and forms a critical

Legal Obligation The Companies Act 71 of 2008 requires every company in South Africa to maintain a securities register (share register). This is a statutory, non-optional requirement. Key sections: What Is a Securities Register? A securities register details the number and class of securities (e.g., shares) and full particulars of

Information Regulator Issues Compliance Reminder The Information Regulator has issued an important notice to all Information Officers, Deputy Information Officers, and Admin Officers regarding the processing of requests for access to information. Organisations are reminded to stop using repealed PAIA forms and to ensure that only the current PAIA Request

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