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How to establish a business enterprise in South Africa: Ten things to know

By Stephen Kennedy-Good, Dale Cridlan, Mpho Duiker and Ally Chalwin-Milton on March 27, 2020 Posted in General

01 I Methods of incorporation A business presence can be established in South Africa, one can either incorporate a South African entity or incorporate a foreign offshore entity, as a so called ‘branch’ or ‘external company’. 02 I Applicable legislation Both forms of business enterprise are regulated by the Companies Act 2008. However, in the … Continue reading

Doing business in South Africa

By Rob Otty (UK) on March 5, 2015 Posted in General

Have a look at our Doing business in South Africa publication for an overview of the legal issues relevant to foreign investors wishing to establish or acquire a business in South Africa. South Africa has highly sophisticated financial, mining, commercial, and industrial sectors which compete with the best throughout the world and attract considerable interest … Continue reading