{"product_id":"external-company-registration","title":"External Company Registration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold font-bold\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-muted-foreground leading-relaxed\"\u003eOperating a foreign business in South Africa requires formal registration as an external company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This service is designed for international businesses looking to establish a legal presence and conduct operations within South Africa, ensuring full compliance with local corporate laws. We handle the intricate registration process, allowing you to focus on your core business expansion while we navigate the regulatory landscape. This ensures your business can legally enter the South African market, benefit from local opportunities, and avoid potential penalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold font-bold\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIPC registration as an External Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidance on local compliance obligations for foreign entities\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation and submission of all necessary documents to CIPC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficial CIPC registration certificate upon completion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-badge-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.85 8.62a4 4 0 0 1 4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 6.74 0 4 4 0 0 1 4.78 4.78 4 4 0 0 1 0 6.74 4 4 0 0 1-4.77 4.78 4 4 0 0 1-6.75 0 4 4 0 0 1-4.78-4.77 4 4 0 0 1 0-6.76Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppointment of local public officer for tax purposes (if required)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl font-semibold font-bold\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"space-y-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-clipboard-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect ry=\"1\" rx=\"1\" y=\"2\" x=\"8\" height=\"4\" width=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified copies of foreign company's founding documents (e.g., Certificate of Incorporation, 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stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect ry=\"1\" rx=\"1\" y=\"2\" x=\"8\" height=\"4\" width=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m9 14 2 2 4-4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolution from the foreign company authorising registration in South Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"flex items-start\"\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"lucide lucide-clipboard-check h-5 w-5 text-primary mr-3 mt-1 flex-shrink-0\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect ry=\"1\" rx=\"1\" y=\"2\" x=\"8\" height=\"4\" 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