Africa
Register a company in South Africa
Incorporate in South Africa with Gratebridge — entity setup, local filings, and compliance onboarding handled end-to-end.
- Timeline
- 5–7 business days
- Price
- From USD 750
- Entity types
- Private Company (Pty Ltd)
Founder requirements
No residency requirement. 100% foreign ownership allowed. Minimum 1 director. No local director requirement. No minimum share capital.
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Proof of address
- Proposed company name
- Business activity description
- Shareholding structure
What is included
- CIPC registration (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission)
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
- Digital document delivery
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