Tag: business

How to Prepare a Simple Business Plan for Funding Applications in South Africa 2026 A good business plan is still one of the most important documents you will submit when applying for funding from SEDFA, NYDA, the NEF or most other development finance institutions. It does not need to be 40 pages long or filled […]

Step-by-step 2026 guide for Exempted Micro Enterprises (turnover under R10 million) to obtain a free B-BBEE affidavit or official CIPC certificate. Required for most funding, tenders and supplier applications.

Turnover Tax vs Income Tax for Small Businesses South Africa 2026 One of the most important tax decisions a small business owner in South Africa can make is whether to use the simplified Turnover Tax system or stay on the normal Income Tax system. In 2026 this choice became relevant for many more businesses. The […]

Registering your company with the CIPC is only the first half of becoming tax-compliant.

Sole Proprietor vs Pty Ltd South Africa 2026: Which Business Structure Should You Choose? One of the first decisions every new business owner in South Africa faces is how to structure the business. Do you simply start trading in your own name as a sole proprietor, or do you register a private company (Pty Ltd) […]

How to Register a Company with CIPC on BizPortal in 2026 – Step-by-Step Walkthrough Registering a private company (Pty Ltd) in South Africa no longer requires queues, agents charging thousands of rands, or complicated paperwork. Through the official BizPortal platform, most South African ID holders can complete the process online in a single sitting for […]