Company Registration

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance

Registering your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is the first legal step to operating a legitimate business in South Africa. The structure you choose , whether a Private Company (Pty) Ltd, Non-Profit Company (NPC), or Personal Liability Company , has significant implications for taxation, liability, governance, and funding. Getting it right from the outset saves considerable time, cost, and complexity later.
Cornerstone Advisory manages the complete CIPC registration process on your behalf. We advise you on the most appropriate entity structure for your business goals, handle all documentation, submit on your behalf, and follow through until your registration certificate is in hand. Beyond initial registration, we also manage all ongoing CIPC obligations , so your company stays in good standing at all times. 
"The right company structure is the foundation of your business  and it's far easier to get right at the start than to fix later."

More Than Registration , Full Corporate Secretarial Support

Our service extends well beyond initial registration. We handle director and member amendments, name changes, address updates, share certificates, share registers, beneficial ownership filings, CSD registration, CIDB registration, and NPO registration — everything your company needs to remain legally compliant and operationally ready.

Company Registration (Pty Ltd, NPC, PLC)

Name Reservation & Approval

MOI Drafting & Amendments

Director & Member Amendments

Beneficial Ownership Filing

Share Certificates & Share Register

Address & Name Changes

NPO Registration

CSD Registration

CIDB Registration & Upgrades

Our Process

We focus on making business processes simple, clear, and stress-free.

Consultation & Structure Advice

We discuss your business goals, ownership structure, and advise on the most appropriate entity type before submitting anything.

Name Reservation

We search for and reserve your preferred company name with CIPC, ensuring it meets naming requirements and is available.

Document Preparation & Submission

We prepare all required documents, including your MOI and director appointments, and submit the complete application to CIPC.

Ready to get started?

Register your company correctly from day one , no delays, no errors.

Ready to get started?

Let us prepare your Annual Financial Statements accurately and on time.

Visit Our Office

231 Pine Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg 2194

Call Us

078 331 2163 / 078 746 8768
info@cornerstoneadvisors.co.za
cornerstoneadvisory01@gmail.com

Business Hours

Mon – Sat: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun & Holidays: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does company registration take?
Typically 1–5 business days depending on the completeness of documentation and CIPC processing times. Name reservation can take 1–2 business days and is the usual first step. We manage the entire process so you don’t have to follow up with CIPC yourself.
A Private Company (Pty) Ltd is a for-profit entity with shareholders and directors , the most common structure for businesses. A Non-Profit Company (NPC) is used for organisations that don’t distribute profits to members, such as charities, community organisations, and NGOs. We advise on the right structure based on your objectives.
The General Laws Amendment Act requires all companies to maintain and file a beneficial ownership register with CIPC. This declares the natural persons who ultimately own or control the company. Failure to file can result in penalties. We handle this as part of your registration and ongoing compliance.
Yes. CIPC requires a registered address for the company but it does not need to be your trading address. We can advise on using a registered address service if needed. The address must be a physical address , a PO Box is not accepted by CIPC.
Comprehensive business advisory and compliance services for South African businesses.

Company Information

  • Office: 231 Pine Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg 2194
  • Send mail: info@cornerstoneadvisors.co.za
  • Call us: (+27) 78 331 2163 / (+27) 78 746 8768
  • Mon – Sat: 8.00am – 18.00pm / Holiday : Closed

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