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Bondi Junction NSW 2022

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Commercial Property Law

Commercial Property Law

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Employment Law

Employment Law

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Wills & Estates

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Company Secretarial

Registered. Compliant. Properly structured.

Company registration and secretarial services across Cape Town

A company that is not properly registered, structured, and maintained is a company that is exposed. We handle every CIPC obligation — from the moment your company is formed to every annual return and amendment that follows.

Company secretarial services for new and existing businesses

Company Registration

Registering a company in South Africa involves more than submitting a name to CIPC. The process requires careful planning — choosing the right company structure, reserving a name that meets CIPC requirements, drafting a Memorandum of Incorporation, and ensuring that directors and shareholders are correctly captured from the outset.

Getting it right at registration avoids costly amendments, compliance issues, and delays further down the line. At Deon Poolman Professional Accountants (DPPA), we manage the full registration process from start to finish — so your company is correctly formed, properly documented, and ready to trade.

Our company registration service includes:

  • Name reservation with CIPC
  • Registration of private companies (Pty Ltd)
  • Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) preparation
  • Director and shareholder registration
  • Registered office address requirements
  • SARS registration — income tax, VAT, PAYE where applicable
  • Certificate of Incorporation and company documentation

Changes to your company. Handled correctly.

Director & Shareholder Amendments

As a business grows and evolves, changes to its structure are inevitable. Directors resign or are appointed. Shareholders transfer or sell their shares. Company names change. Registered addresses move. Each of these changes must be formally lodged with CIPC — and each comes with its own documentation requirements, timelines, and potential complications.

Failing to update CIPC records promptly and correctly can result in non-compliant annual returns, disputes between shareholders, and complications with banks, suppliers, and SARS.

We manage all CIPC amendments accurately and without delay.

Our amendment services include:

  • Appointment and resignation of directors
  • Transfer and issue of shares
  • Shareholder register updates
  • Change of company name
  • Change of registered address
  • Amendment of Memorandum of Incorporation
  • CIPC correspondence and query resolution

Stay compliant. Year after year.

Beneficial Ownership & Annual Returns

Two of the most frequently overlooked compliance obligations for Cape Town companies are the annual return submission to CIPC and the Beneficial Ownership register — both of which carry significant penalties for non-compliance.

Every company registered with CIPC must submit an annual return within a set period after its anniversary date. Failure to submit results in deregistration — which can have serious consequences for contracts, banking, and tax standing.

The Beneficial Ownership register, introduced under amendments to the Companies Act, requires companies to declare the natural persons who ultimately own or control the company. Non-compliance is a criminal offence. We manage both obligations as part of our ongoing secretarial service.

This includes:

  • Annual return preparation and submission to CIPC
  • Annual return fee calculation and payment coordination
  • Beneficial Ownership register preparation and submission
  • Monitoring of CIPC anniversary dates and deadlines
  • CIPC deregistration reinstatement where required
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring and reminders

Company secretarial services for businesses across Cape Town

Why Choose DPPA for Accounting

Many small businesses treat accounting as a once-a-year exercise — something to get through before the tax deadline. We believe that’s the wrong approach. When your books are maintained consistently and your reports are reviewed monthly, you gain the ability to make smarter decisions, spot problems early, and plan for growth with confidence.

Full CIPC Compliance

From registration to annual returns and beneficial ownership — we manage every CIPC obligation your company has, without exception.

New & Existing Companies

Whether you are registering a brand new company or bringing an existing one back into compliance, we have the expertise to assist.

SAIPA Registered

All company secretarial work is performed by a SAIPA-registered professional accountant — ensuring accuracy, accountability, and full compliance with the Companies Act.

SAIPA Registered & Professionally Accredited

All company secretarial services provided by Deon Poolman Professional Accountants (DPPA) are conducted by a SAIPA-registered professional accountant in full compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and all applicable CIPC regulations. Our professional registration ensures that every registration, amendment, and submission meets the required legal standard.

Your company. Properly structured. Fully compliant.

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49 De Villiers Drive
Valmary Park, Durbanville
7550

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