PTY Ltd (Private Company)
Compliance Guide
Private company registered with CIPC under the Companies Act 71 of 2008. Offers limited liability protection and is the most popular formal business structure in South Africa.
Compliance Topics
Select a topic to see detailed requirements, deadlines, fees, and step-by-step guides for PTY Ltd (Private Company) businesses.
Registration
How to register with CIPC and SARS
How to Register a PTY Ltd Company in South Africa
Annual Returns
Filing annual returns and regulatory requirements
Annual Returns for PTY Ltd Companies in South Africa
Tax Obligations
Income tax, provisional tax, VAT requirements
Tax Obligations for PTY Ltd Companies in South Africa
PAYE & Payroll
Employee tax, UIF, SDL registration
PAYE & Payroll for PTY Ltd Companies in South Africa
BEE Compliance
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
BEE Compliance for PTY Ltd Companies in South Africa
Financial Statements
Required reporting and audit thresholds
Financial Statements for PTY Ltd Companies in South Africa
Deregistration
How to close or deregister
How to Deregister a PTY Ltd Company 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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