A company is a legal entity representing an association of people, whether natural, legal, or a mixture of both, with a specific objective.
Companies & Intellectual Property Commission CIPC registers Companies and Co-operatives. It is not necessary for all businesses to formalize by registering with the CIPC. For some businesses, such as informal businesses and sole proprietors, there may not be sufficient benefits.
Who Needs To Register A Company
Businesses that wish to transact with government and the formal sector, or that wish to access certain types of government support, are generally required to be registered with the CIPC. For these businesses, there may also be tax benefits to registration, as registered businesses have a lower tax rate than individuals. Even though you may not be registered with the CIPC, you will still have to be registered with the South African Revenue Services and will still be liable for tax if your turnover exceeds the prescribed threshold.
In South Africa,
In terms of the Companies Act, 2008, a company may be registered with or without a company name. When a company is registered without a reserved name, its registration number automatically becomes the company name. This is the quickest way to register a company.
Benefits Of Registering Your Company
While registering a business with the state or local government isn’t necessarily required to complete business transactions, it is a smart choice for a new entrepreneur for a variety of reasons.
1. Establishing Business Bank Accounts
You need to provide proof that your business is properly registered with the state to open a business bank account. A business bank account is an important asset to a small business because you can separate your personal activities from your business activities. It is also more professional to give your clients a business name for payment instead of your own full name.
2. Getting Loans
When you apply for small business loans, you’re going to have to prove that you’re actually a business. Lenders and investors will ask to see your business registration along with other application requirements before approving you for a loan. If you apply for a credit card as a business, creditors may also ask to see your registration paperwork.
3. Reputation With Customers
Customers and clients, especially people you’ve never worked with before, need assurance that you are a legitimate business. A potential client may suspect your business of being a “fly-by-night” operation if your company isn’t properly registered. When a business is on file with the state, it could put your clients at ease when making a decision about whether to spend money with your company.
4. Supplier Arrangements
A registered business also makes you eligible to receive supplier discounts that you wouldn’t normally receive as an unregistered operation. Suppliers commonly reserve wholesale rates for business owners who can show official paperwork from the state. Also, if you plan to try to get government contracts for your company, a business registration is one of the first requirements.
4. Hiring Employees
A business registration allows you to hire full-time employees and pay them in accordance to state laws. When you register your business with the state you’ll receive a state identification number that allows you to route state taxes on the employee’s behalf. So if you plan to hire on employees to your business, it’s best to take care of registering your business with the state before you even start the search for workers.