Tender Readiness – The complete 5-pillar checklist Tender-Ready in South Africa: The CIPC, CSD, SARS and B-BBEE Checklist for New Companies Government and corporate tenders can transform a small business – but only if your compliance documents are in place before the closing date. Here is the exact checklist South African buyers use. Quick answer: To be tender-ready in South Africa you need five things: a CIPC-registered company, a SARS tax number with a TCS PIN, CSD registration, a B-BBEE affidavit (free for turnover under R10 million), and a business bank account. All five can be in place within two to three weeks. The 5 Pillars of Tender Readiness Pillar…