-
CIPC Name Reservation: How to Get Your Company Name Approved First Time
Name Reservation – Rules, costs and approval strategy CIPC Name Reservation: How to Get Your Company Name Approved First Time Your company name is the first thing CIPC checks – and the most common reason registrations get delayed. Here is how the reservation system works and how to pick names that get approved. Quick answer: CIPC name reservation costs R50 for up to four proposed names, submitted in order of preference, and an approved name stays reserved for six months. Names are approved fastest when they are distinctive, do not resemble existing companies or trademarks, and avoid restricted words. How CIPC Name Reservation Works When you reserve a name, you…
-
Top 5 Company Registration Mistakes in South Africa (and How to Avoid Them)
The top 5 company registration mistakes South African entrepreneurs make - wrong details, rejected names, missing tax steps, no share certificates, missed returns - and the fixes.
-
The Essential Checklist for Starting a Business in South Africa (2026)
The essential checklist for starting a business in South Africa: name, CIPC registration, SARS, UIF, COIDA, bank account and more - every step in the right order.
-
How to Register a Private Company (Pty) Ltd Online in South Africa
Step-by-step guide to register a private company (Pty) Ltd online in South Africa: documents, CIPC process, timelines, costs - or let Admin Boss do it for R275.



