Partnership
Compliance Guide
Two or more persons carrying on business together with a view to profit. Not a separate legal entity — partners share unlimited personal liability.
Compliance Topics
Select a topic to see detailed requirements, deadlines, fees, and step-by-step guides for Partnership businesses.
Registration
How to register with CIPC and SARS
How to Register a Partnership in South Africa
Annual Returns
Filing annual returns and regulatory requirements
Annual Returns for Partnerships in South Africa
Tax Obligations
Income tax, provisional tax, VAT requirements
Tax Obligations for Partnerships in South Africa
PAYE & Payroll
Employee tax, UIF, SDL registration
PAYE & Payroll for Partnerships in South Africa
BEE Compliance
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
BEE Compliance for Partnerships in South Africa
Financial Statements
Required reporting and audit thresholds
Financial Statements for Partnerships in South Africa
Deregistration
How to close or deregister
How to Dissolve a Partnership in South Africa
Key Compliance Facts
Regulatory Bodies
- SARS (South African Revenue Service)
- Department of Employment and Labour (if employing staff)
Compliance Essentials
- Annual tax return filing with SARS
- B-BBEE affidavit or verification
- Annual financial statements
Other Entity Types
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