Practical guides for South African businesses

What happens when a director or shareholder dies?

What an SA company must do after a director or shareholder dies, including CIPC records, estate paperwork and keeping the business running.

Import/Export Licence vs Permit: What You Actually Need

Compare a SARS customs code with an ITAC permit and learn which your goods need. Avoid applying for the wrong document. Read before importing or exporting.

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Do You Need Share Certificates and What Must They Show?

Learn what share certificates must show and how they differ from the securities register. Prepare clear ownership records. Read before issuing them.

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What Is the Companies Tribunal and When Would You Use It?

Explore the Companies Tribunal for name objections, director applications and other company disputes. Learn when it may help. Read before applying.

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Do You Have to Hold an Annual General Meeting?

Check whether your South African company must hold an AGM and how to record decisions when no meeting is required. Read the guide before planning.

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How to Change Your Company's Share Capital at CIPC

Plan a change to company share capital before a transaction stalls. Understand MOI amendments, resolutions and CIPC filings. Read the steps first.

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Why PSIRA Renewals Fail and How to Make Sure Yours Does Not

Prepare for PSIRA renewal by checking tax clearance and COID registration early. Avoid last-minute paperwork gaps. Read the guide to plan your renewal.

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The New Section 18A Receipt Rules That Started 1 March 2026

Check the donor details and receipt numbers required under the 2026 Section 18A rules. Protect donor tax deductions. Read before issuing receipts.

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IT3(d) Donor Reporting: What NPOs Must Submit and When

Prepare IT3(d) donor reporting with the receipt details SARS requires. Learn what to reconcile and when to submit. Read the guide before your next filing.

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Why NPOs Get Deregistered and How to Avoid It

Understand why NPOs lose registration and how timely annual reports can prevent deregistration. Check your DSD filing duties. Read before deadlines pass.

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