Home /Our Insights /Home /Home
BOND CALCULATOR SUBSCRIBE

Our knowledge, your power

GO
GO
Filter: Company
The Requirements for a Registered Office of a Company

04 September 2023

One aspect that is often not considered in great detail during the formation and registration of a juristic person in... South Africa is its registered office, also often referred to as its registered address. Parties often opt to use a convenient location as a company’s registered address and do not give it sufficient consideration when registering a company or when moving a company from one location to another. This article will briefly consider the legal requirements relating to a company’s registered office.

READ MORE
1284
Article
Starting a Business in South Africa: Legal Requirements and the Companies Act

03 March 2023,  Maritza du Preez

Starting a business takes careful planning and involves compliance with certain legal requirements. It is important to understand the relevant... regulations and legal requirements to be complied with, so you can make sure you do what is best for the business you are starting. The Companies Act is the primary legislation governing a company and provides the legal framework for starting your own business.

READ MORE
1010
Article
The liability of directors when making decisions on behalf of a company

10 June 2019

When running a business there are going to be times where the directors in charge will have to make difficult... decisions and take risks in order to either save the company or to seal a big deal and gain financially, the notion of “risk for reward”.

READ MORE
609
Article
Many benefits for a 51% black owned company

08 August 2018

My start-up business has been growing rapidly and I’m considering bringing a partner on board to invest and help take... the business to the next level. I’m keenly aware of the importance of transformation and have identified a potential BEE partner who is prepared to take up a 51% stake in my business. That said, a new partner is a big decision and I just want to make sure there is sufficient strategic benefit in doing so?

READ MORE
354
Article
Cancelling a contract? The Do's and Dont's to consider!

06 February 2018

When a person wants to cancel a contract, the cancelling party (innocent party) will have a choice to either cancel... the contract or to enforce it. This article refers to the innocent party and the party in breach. The reader must however remember that fault it not a requirement for breach of contract.

READ MORE
465
Article
Is the interest-free loan to a trust dead?

08 March 2017

For estate planning purposes a few years ago I moved some of my assets into a family trust and financed... the disposal to the trust with an interest free loan in my name. I understand that recent tax amendments will now impose unfavourable tax consequences on me in relation to this interest free loan. Is this true?

READ MORE
374
Article

How can we help you?

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the High Court, preparation of agreements, ma...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation and records, case management, legal representat...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Banking and Finance

Banking and finance services, advice and support in relation to credit and finance agreements, transaction structuring, financing agreements, securities and negotiable instruments, shares an...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Bond Registration and Cancellation

Advice and support regarding the registration and cancellation of mortgage bonds, drafting and preparation of securities, engaging with financiers, preparation and lodging of documentation w...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Child Rights

Advice, guidance and support in respect of child rights, including protection, maintenance, custody, adoptions, surrogacy, legal representation, mediation, negotiation, investigations, draft...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Commercial Contracting

Advice and drafting of all types of commercial, business and other agreements and transaction documents, standardised contract formats, reviews and audits, risk assessments, negotiation, med...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Consolidation and Subdivision

Advice and support regarding the consolidation or subdivision of immovable property, including the preparation and lodging of documentation with the Deeds Office, obtaining all necessary aut...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Consumer Law

Advice and support in respect of all aspects of legal and regulatory aspects relating to the consumer including business audits, risk assessments, drafting of policies and procedures, consum...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Contract Management

Advice and support in respect of contract management, contract storage, risk and liability assessment, contract reviews, contract due diligences, contract management policies and procedures,...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Corporate

Advice and support in respect of entity formation, preparation of founding documentation, registrations, maintenance, amendments, drafting of agreements and resolutions, and company secretar...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Corporate Governance

Advice and support regarding regulatory compliance, corporate governance, risk assessment, decision-making, company secretarial functions, policies and procedures, training, and the drafting...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Cost Consultancy

Cost consultancy advice and support to law firms and clients in respect of litigious and non-litigious costs, drawing and taxation of bills of account in all South African Courts, drawing an...

Show more

VIEW EXPERTISE

Administration of Estates

Administration of deceased estates, include advice and guidance, executorships, preparation of all documentation for submission to the Master of the... High Court, preparation of agreements, management of estate assets and liabilities, and all related aspects to ensure a successful administration of a deceased estate.

VIEW EXPERTISE

Appeal

Appeal and review support and assistance in all appropriate forums, risk and merit assessment, preparation and lodging of appeal documentation... and records, case management, legal representation, briefing of counsel and all related support services.

VIEW EXPERTISE

Banking and Finance

Banking and finance services, advice and support in relation to credit and finance agreements, transaction structuring, financing agreements, securities and... negotiable instruments, shares and debentures, regulatory compliance, opinions, and drafting of related documentation and agreements.

VIEW EXPERTISE

Insolvency and Business Rescue

Advice and support to businesses in distress, business rescue planning, insolvency and related services, liquidations and sequestrations, debt recoveries, dispute... resolution, debt restructuring, recovery of assets, creditor engagement and all related advice and support.

VIEW EXPERTISE

Stay up to date with developments

SUBSCRIBE NOW