Non-Profit Company (NPC)
Compliance Guide
Company incorporated for a public benefit purpose, not financial gain. Formerly known as a Section 21 company, governed by the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
Compliance Topics
Select a topic to see detailed requirements, deadlines, fees, and step-by-step guides for Non-Profit Company (NPC) businesses.
Registration
How to register with CIPC and SARS
How to Register a Non-Profit Company (NPC) in South Africa
Annual Returns
Filing annual returns and regulatory requirements
Annual Returns for Non-Profit Companies (NPC) in South Africa
Tax Obligations
Income tax, provisional tax, VAT requirements
Tax Obligations for Non-Profit Companies (NPC) in South Africa
PAYE & Payroll
Employee tax, UIF, SDL registration
PAYE & Payroll for Non-Profit Companies in South Africa
BEE Compliance
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
BEE Compliance for Non-Profit Companies (NPC) in South Africa
Financial Statements
Required reporting and audit thresholds
Financial Statements for Non-Profit Companies (NPC) in South Africa
Deregistration
How to close or deregister
How to Deregister a Non-Profit Company (NPC) in South Africa
Key Compliance Facts
Regulatory Bodies
- CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission)
- SARS (South African Revenue Service)
- Department of Employment and Labour (if employing staff)
Compliance Essentials
- Annual tax return filing with SARS
- CIPC annual return within 30 business days of anniversary
- B-BBEE affidavit or verification
- Annual financial statements
Other Entity Types
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