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We Do the Boring Stuff Brilliantly.

We handle all your company registrations, returns & compliance — before SARS or CIPC come knocking.

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Renier koen

Super fast and easy. Love it and would definitely recommend to someone else..

Johannes van Zyl

The back office gives me peace of mind in knowing that I all my compliance with the CIPC and SARS  is in good hands.

Vusi Sithole

The back office takes all the pain of dealing with CIPC and SARS away.

Dear Business Builder,













 

We get it.

You didn’t start a business to become a full-time paper shuffler for the CIPC or SARS.

 

You’re here to grow.
 

Make sales.
 

Build something that actually matters.
 

Not to wrestle with Form CoR39 at 11PM on a Sunday night.

 

But here’s the thing…

 

If your company isn’t 100% compliant?

 

You’re sitting on a ticking time bomb.

 

❌ Your annual returns are overdue.
 

❌ Your company info is out of date.
 

❌ You made changes to your directors, but didn’t notify the CIPC.
 

❌ You think your shareholding is right — but you’re not actually sure.
 

❌ Your documents are scattered across emails, flash drives, and an Excel sheet from 2017.

 

And then one day…

 

You try to raise capital.
 

Or open a bank account.
 

Or pitch to a big corporate.

 

And BOOM 💥

 

They ask for your company documents.

 

You freeze.
 

Because you don’t have them.
 

Or worse — you have the wrong ones.

 

Suddenly, you’re scrambling.

 

Calling your “friend’s cousin who did your registration”.
 

Paying penalties.
 

Burning time.
 

Risking being deregistered.

 

Look — let’s cut through the noise.

 

If your CIPC compliance is a mess, your business is vulnerable.

 

Simple as that.

 

That’s where we come in.

 

We’re Smartbook — South Africa’s secretarial service for serious business owners.

 

We handle the back-end chaos so your business runs clean, lean, and legally sound.

 

📌 Company registrations
📌 Director amendments
📌 Share certificates & shareholding changes
📌 MOIs and resolutions
📌 Annual returns
📌 Beneficial ownership declarations
📌 Everything CIPC throws your way — sorted.

 

And we do it fast.
 

No confusing legal lingo.
 

No waiting six weeks for someone to “get back to you.”

 

Just clean, fast, digital company secretarial work that protects your business and keeps the suits happy.

 

Because in South Africa?

 

If you don’t have your compliance sorted, you're not really in business.

 

Let’s fix that.

Our numbers

1000+

Businesses registered

12

Dedicated professionals

800+

Positive reviews

4.7

rating

Our services

Company registration

Start your business the right way. We handle all CIPC paperwork and deliver your official documents—ready for trading.

Cost: R750


Time: 5 working days

Annual Returns

Stay compliant with CIPC by filing your annual returns. We manage the full process and help you avoid penalties.


Cost: TBC


Time: 3 working days

Company Directors Change

Add, remove, or update company directors. We handle CIPC filings and ensure legal compliance.


Cost: R590


Time: 15 working days

Company Address Change

Update your official business address with CIPC. We make sure all your details are correctly updated.


Cost: R270


Time: 10 working days

Company Name Change

Rebrand or correct your company name with ease. We manage the full name change process with CIPC.
 

Cost: R720


Time: 10 working days

Company Registration Documents

Need your registration docs? We provide certified copies for banking, tenders, and compliance.


Cost: R110


Time: 1 working day


Beneficial Ownership

Update your Beneficial Ownership register to meet legal requirements. We handle everything for you.


Cost: R550


Time: 10 working days


Trademark Registration

Protect your name, logo, or slogan. We handle the full trademark registration process for your brand.


Cost: R3,880


Time: Varies

Company Deregistration

Close your company officially and cleanly with CIPC. Avoid future penalties and tax obligations.


Cost: R860


Time: Up to 6 months

Tax Clearance Certificate (Pin)

Close your company officially and cleanly with CIPC. Avoid future penalties and tax obligations.


Cost: R860


Time: Up to 6 months

VAT Registration

Register your company for VAT with SARS. We’ll handle all the paperwork and get your VAT number.


Cost: R2,970


Time: 20 working days

PAYE Registration

Hiring staff? We’ll register your company for PAYE with SARS so you can pay salaries legally.


Cost: R1,030


Time: 10 working days


UIF Registration

Get registered with UIF to stay compliant and protect your employees. We handle the full setup.
 

Cost: R1,620


Time: 20 working days

SARS Registered Representative

Get registered with UIF to stay compliant and protect your employees. We handle the full setup.
 

Cost: R1,620


Time: 20 working days

COIDA Registration

Protect your workers with COID registration. We help you stay compliant with the Compensation Fund.


Cost: R1,890


Time: 21 working days

Letter of Good Standing

Protect your workers with COID registration. We help you stay compliant with the Compensation Fund.


Cost: R1,890


Time: 21 working days

Renew Letter of Good Standing

Keep your COID Letter of Good Standing current.

We’ll manage the renewal process for you.


Cost: R810


Time: 10 working days
 

CIDB Registration

Need CIDB registration for construction tenders? We handle the full process for your business.


Cost: R1,850


Time: 10 working days

CSD Registration

Register your business on the Central Supplier Database and become eligible for government tenders.


Cost: R540


Time: 10 working days

B-BBEE Affidavit

Qualify for a B-BBEE affidavit? We’ll help you get one quickly—ideal for small businesses and tenders.
 

Cost: FREE


Time: 1 working day

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