Register a South African Pty Ltd from Anywhere — No Travel Required
Non-resident and diaspora entrepreneurs can own and run a South African company without a permit, residency, or a local director. We handle the registration, the compliance and the banking paperwork — you never have to set foot in the country.
Registered TCSP
TCSP ID: 65232
Served remotely
No travel required
Banking assistance
Account onboarding support
POPIA & PAIA
Compliance-first
A Clear 3-Step Process
No guesswork and no queueing at a branch — a defined path from assessment to a banked, compliant company.
01
Verification & Assessment
We confirm your eligibility, recommend the right entity type, and complete the required foreigner assurance and beneficial ownership checks before anything is submitted.
02
CIPC Registration
We reserve your company name, draft the incorporation documents and register the company with the CIPC. You do not need to be present for any part of it.
03
SARS Registration & Banking Assistance
We register the company for tax with SARS, obtain your tax number and Public Officer setup, and assist with corporate bank account onboarding — the step where most DIY registrations stall.
Transparent Pricing
Legal company structuring & registration
R 4,500
Registered / virtual office address
R 1,200
Corporate bank account assistance
R 2,500
Compliance & ongoing support (from)
R 1,800
Business / work visa (per person)
R 8,500
Build Your Estimate
Tick the parts you need and we'll send you an itemised, no-obligation estimate for your South African setup — along with the compliance steps that apply to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreigner register a company in South Africa?
Yes. You don't need residency, a work permit or a South African director to own a Pty Ltd. You do need to complete the foreigner assurance and beneficial ownership steps, and the company must stay tax-compliant — that's where we come in.
How much does it cost to register a company in South Africa?
Our structuring and CIPC registration starts at R 4,500, with the registered address, bank account assistance, tax registration and ongoing compliance quoted separately (see the estimate above). Government and third-party fees vary, so we confirm an itemised quote after a short consultation.
Do I need to be in South Africa to register or run the company?
No. The process is handled remotely — we register the company, set up the tax profile and Public Officer, and assist with bank onboarding without you setting foot in the country.
How long does registration take?
CIPC name reservation and incorporation is typically completed within days once your documents and assurance checks are in place. Bank onboarding is usually the slowest step and depends on the bank and the completeness of your FICA pack.
Do I need a local director?
No. Foreign nationals can be the sole director and shareholder. If you're not resident, we can act as your Public Officer and Registered Representative, so there is always a local contact for SARS and the CIPC.
What else do I need to stay compliant?
Annual returns, beneficial ownership filings, tax returns, and — if you employ staff — UIF, COIDA and PAYE. We offer ongoing compliance support, plus a Promise to Pay option if you've fallen behind.
Related services: Work Permits & Visas, Public Officer Services, Promise to Pay, and the Zambia & Malawi Desk for the wider SADC corridor.
