Non Profit Company Registration

Your Guide to Non-Profit Company Registration in South Africa

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community?  Establishing a non-profit company (NPC) is a powerful way to formalise your efforts and gain credibility. At SwiftReg, we specialise in simplifying the non-profit company registration process for South African businesses.

What You Need to Know: Understanding Non-Profit Companies

A non-profit company (NPC), often referred to as a non-profit business, is an entity dedicated to serving the community, rather than generating profits for shareholders. Unlike traditional businesses, not for profit companies focus on beneficiaries and, in some cases, members.

Key requirements for NPC Registration

  • Minimum of 3 Directors: You`ll need at least three individuals to serve as directors, ensuring diverse perspectives and responsible governance.
  • Valid South African Street Address: A physical address is essential for official communication and legal compliance.

Our Comprehensive NPC Registration Services:

We offer tailored non-profit company registration services to meet your specific needs. Choose from:

  • Standard NPC Registration: Ideal for general community-focused initiatives.
  • Tax Exempt NPC Registration: Enables your organization to receive tax-deductible donations, maximising your impact.
  • NPC with Members: Allows for formal membership structures, fostering community engagement and participation.

Streamlining Your NPC Registration in South Africa

To initiate your NPC registration journey, you`ll need to provide four distinct company name options. This ensures a smoother application process with the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission).

Why choose SwiftReg for your NPC Registration?

We understand the intricacies of non profit organisation registration in South Africa. Our experienced team provides:

  • Expert guidance throughout the entire registration process.
  • Accurate and efficient handling of all necessary documentation.
  • Personalised support to address your specific questions and concerns.
  • A clear understanding of all the requirements for non profit company registration in South Africa.

 

Good to know

Our price includes for 3 Directors - for each additional Director, add R100



Price :  R1500
How long does it take?   3-7 Days

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need a valid identity document for all Directors; a South African Department of Home Affairs issued ID card or green ID book or a valid foreign passport.  Currently asylum seekers are excluded. For foreign nationals; if you do not reside in South Africa, the company is required to have a South African physical registered address. 
This is entirely dependent on CIPC and what their turnaround time is.  Standard NPCs are processed quickest; Tax Exempt NPCs and NPCs with Members take a little longer.  
You will receive the following documents in a PDF format via email:  CoR 14.3 (Company Registration Certificate),  CoR 15.1A (Memorandum of Incorporation) and the Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting.  These are all the documents you will need to open a business bank account for your company.
A Director runs the company and must be over the age of 18.  
NPCs are non- profit companies so there are no shareholders to profit from the entities endeavours.  NPCs can have either beneficiaries or Members.  Most NPCs have beneficiaries who do not need to be specified in the MOI.   An NPC with Members is usually for a club or association such as a sports club or Body Corporate and those Members are specified on the MOI. 
No, you will need to apply to the TEU (Tax Exemption Unit) at SARS for Section 18A approval.  None of the Directors of the registered entity may be related in any way; by blood, marriage or adoption or the application will be rejected until the Directors are changed.  
Yes, absolutely.  Depending on what you would like to do, you can change pretty much everything on a company after its registered as long as you follow the correct procedure.  It is important to advise CIPC of any changes to your company such as address, financial year end and any Director changes
Annual returns are a tax levied by CIPC for your company to remain registered with CIPC and comply with company law.  Each year on the anniversary of your company’s registration the annual returns are due even if your company did not trade or made a loss.  The annual returns dues are calculated on annual turnover.  If you fail to settle your annual returns, penalties will be levied against the company.  If the annual returns and penalties continue to remain outstanding, CIPC may start a Deregistration process.  This is the point when bank accounts are frozen and fixed properties become assets of the lender.  You may be able to restore the company if you are still trading.  This is a time consuming and costly process which is best avoided.

If you are registering a Non-Profit Company (NPC) then yes, it must be registered with the CIPC. If you are registering a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) then you register with the department of social development, however, many people use the terms interchangably.   

Our base price for NPC registration is R1500, which covers the registration for up to 3 Directors. For each additional Director, there`s a fee of R100. The registration process typically takes 3-7 business days. Contact us for a personalised quote if you have specific requirements or need additional services.

NPCs must comply with the Companies Act, including maintaining accurate records, having at least three directors, and using funds for their stated objectives.

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