Business Formation & Compliance

Operate legally.
Compete institutionally.

Get registered, tax-ready and tender-eligible, without losing weeks to admin or risking compliance gaps.

From the first registration to annual returns and beneficial ownership filings, EEBC Capital runs the full statutory stack so your business is always ready to trade, hire and bid.

Trust & track record

Why businesses trust EEBC Capital

We help South African entrepreneurs formalise businesses through CIPC, register with SARS, structure for B-BBEE, and become procurement-ready on CSD and CIDB. Every engagement follows the published statutory procedure, not shortcuts, so your foundation holds up under a SARS audit, a tender review or a lender's due diligence.

What we deliver

Every capability you need. Under one contract.

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01
Company Registration
02
Tax Registration
03
VAT Registration
04
PAYE
05
UIF
06
COIDA
07
B-BBEE
08
Tax Clearance
09
CSD
10
CIDB
11
Import Export Code
12
Director Changes
13
Annual Returns
14
Beneficial Ownership
15
Company Reinstatement
Inside this engagement

A CIPC registration is the legal spine, but it is the start of the work, not the end. Most newly registered companies fail their first tender because they have no brand, company profile or website, get rejected for funding because their data room is incomplete, and lose working-capital deals because they cannot draw down on trade or invoice finance without B-BBEE and CSD. If you intend to expand cross-border, the Import / Export Code and director compliance should be wired in alongside the initial registration, not retrofitted.

Flagship programme

Business In A Box

Who it is for

Entrepreneurs, SMME's and Business Owners that need to be legally compliant in South Africa. CIPC-registered, SARS-compliant and CSD-listed to invoice corporates or bid on tenders.

Expected outcome

A registered (Pty) Ltd with a SARS profile, B-BBEE affidavit or certificate, CSD registration where applicable, and a documents pack you can hand to any buyer, bank or funder.

Typical timeframe

Pty (Ltd) registration in 1 - 3 business days. Tax, B-BBEE and CSD inside 1 - 4 weeks depending on SARS and CIPC queues.

Common add-ons

CIDB registration for construction, Import / Export Code, VAT, PAYE, UIF, COIDA setup, and 12 months of compliance maintenance covering annual returns and beneficial ownership filings.

Compliance, priced

Get legitimate. Get trading.

Fixed-price formation tiers, scoped to where your business is in its compliance journey. Pick the tier that matches your buyers, your sector, and your timeline.

Starter Business

Get registered and ready to invoice.

For founders launching their first venture.
Ready in 3-7 daysNo technical knowledge required
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From idea → registered, branded, trading-ready.
  • Company Registration (Pty) Ltd
  • Tax Registration & SARS Profile
  • Beneficial Ownership Filing
  • Company documents pack
Why this works, Removes the legal and admin friction that stalls most launches. We handle execution end-to-end.
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Business Ready

Trade with corporates and tender-ready buyers.

For operators ready to scale revenue.
Operational within one weekNo technical knowledge required
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From launch → first revenue with structure that scales.
  • Everything in Starter
  • B-BBEE Affidavit / Certificate
  • Tax Clearance (Good Standing)
  • CSD Registration
  • VAT / PAYE / UIF / COIDA setup
Why this works, Fastest path from setup to first revenue without rebuilding later. We handle execution end-to-end.

Growth Business

Built for procurement, construction and exports.

For teams building institutional credibility.
Live in 10-14 daysNo technical knowledge required
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From operating → institutional credibility with clients and investors.
  • Everything in Business Ready
  • CIDB Registration (where eligible)
  • Import / Export Code
  • Compliance maintenance, 12 months
  • Director & address change support
Why this works, Investors and clients buy from businesses that look established. We handle execution end-to-end.

Custom Build

Holding structures, group restructures, reinstatements.

For established businesses unlocking capital.
Structured in 2-3 weeksNo technical knowledge required
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From established → capital-ready with measurable enterprise value.
  • Bespoke statutory architecture
  • Group / holding structures
  • Company reinstatement & rescue
  • Dedicated compliance lead
Why this works, Compounds every prior step into measurable enterprise value. We handle execution end-to-end.
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Design your business

Build your own solution.

Tell us the outcome. We assemble the services, deliverables and timeline around your business, with the same institutional spine behind every engagement.

Common questions we answer

Direct answers, before you ask.

How long does company registration take in South Africa?

A standard (Pty) Ltd registration through CIPC takes 1 to 3 business days once name reservation and director documents are in order. Tax registration with SARS adds 5 to 10 working days. B-BBEE affidavits are issued the same week. CSD and CIDB registrations depend on supporting documents and can take 1 to 4 weeks. Most clients in Johannesburg and Gauteng are trading inside two weeks.

Do I need a tax number before opening a business bank account?

Yes. South African banks will not open a business account without a SARS-issued income tax reference linked to the CIPC company. We register the company with SARS as part of every formation package so the bank account, the B-BBEE affidavit and the CSD profile can be opened in the same week the (Pty) Ltd is incorporated.

Do I need B-BBEE if my business is small?

If your annual turnover is below R10 million you are classified as an Exempt Micro Enterprise and qualify for a B-BBEE affidavit, automatically Level 1 or Level 4 depending on Black ownership. Without it, corporate procurement, government tenders and most CSD-listed buyers will not transact with you. The affidavit costs less than a missed contract.

What is CSD and do I need to register?

The Central Supplier Database is the National Treasury's single supplier registry for the public sector. Any business intending to invoice government departments, state-owned entities or municipalities in South Africa must be CSD-registered. Registration is free, but the documentation requirements are precise, missing fields delay activation by weeks.

Do I need CIDB registration?

CIDB registration is required for any construction or built-environment contract above R200,000 with the public sector. Grades 1 to 9 reflect contract value capacity. We assess your financial and works track record and apply for the highest grade you currently qualify for, then upgrade as your turnover grows.

Decide with full information

The questions that decide it.

Direct answers. No hedging. If something here doesn't reassure you, the order doesn't make sense yet.

How we operate

Institutional standards on every engagement.

Professional execution

Named consultants. One accountable team per engagement, not a marketplace of freelancers.

Transparent pricing

Every fee disclosed in writing before signature. PayFast as merchant of record on every transaction.

Clear deliverables

Each engagement ships with a written scope, a delivery date and acceptance criteria.

Documented processes

Statutory, financial and operational steps follow CIPC, SARS and B-BBEE published procedure, not shortcuts.

Dedicated support

A single point of contact for the life of the engagement. Weekly status, not status on request.