The New Companies Act (Act No. 71 of 2008) was introduced in May 2011. Under the new Companies Act there are four types of companies:

1. Private Company (PTY)
2. Public Company (PLC)
3. Non-Profit Company (NPC)
4. State-Owned Company (SOC)

At Visa4SA/Kantor Inc Attorneys, we offer the service of registering new companies and can draft the relevant documentation necessary to the establishment of a company in South Africa. We also have direct access to the Registrar of Companies (CIPC – the successor of CIPRO).

We also offer a wide range of company secretary services as well, such as:

1. name reservations
2. name changes
3. change of registered address
4. change of financial year
5. registration of chartered accountant
6. appointments and resignations of directors
7. issue
8. transfer and cession of Shares and annual returns to CIPC

Visa4SA/Kantor Inc Attorneys can also advice on specialized company structures both in South Africa and abroad.