The ordinarySouth African deals with a company at some point for one reason or another.
Many have been victims of dealing with illegal companies.
Here, you will learn how to look to see if a company is registered in South Africa.
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There are many reasons for conducting a background search on a company.
You may want to buy shares, become their supplier, or become a creditor.
Ascertaining that an organisation is genuine shields you from unscrupulous businesspeople.
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Discover how to test whether a company is registered in South Africa today.
CIPC was established by the Companies Act of 2008 (Act No.
71 of 2008).
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you’re free to use third parties that will charge you for the service.
You canfind the registrationnumber on the company’s website,businesscards, or other official documents.
Note that conducting a search on the platform attracts charges.
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The company only allows a free “Does the Company Exist/” search.
Below is a table of theCIPROZA charges.
Account registration is free.
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you could pay for a search using PayFast, Mastercard, VISA, EFT, orBitcoin.
Here are the steps you should follow to ascertain the status of a company.
Here are the steps you should follow to see if a company name is available in South Africa.
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CIPC stands for the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
It is an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition in South Africa.
It is in charge of company and cooperative registration, and the registration of intellectualproperty rights.
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How do you verify if a company is legit?
you’re able to verify the legitimacy of a company on the CIPC or CIPROZA websites.
Check the steps involved above.
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How do you see if a business is registered in South Africa?
you’re free to test whether a business is registered on the CIPC website.
you’ve got the option to also call CIPC on the toll-free number 012 394 1600.
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Where can I look to see if a company is legit in South Africa?
If you have the registration number, head over to the CIPC website.
Use the online search tool to verify the company’s name and registration status.
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It helps you ascertain a firm’s legitimacy before getting involved in business or other dealings.
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