Start Your South Africa Company
The Smart, Simple Way
Register your company online in 5–7 days with 100% compliance and expert support — fixed prices, no agency markups.
Pty Ltd Company
The standard private company.
- Limited liability
- Credibility
- Easy setup
Sole Proprietor
Simplest way to start.
- Low cost
- Full control
- Personal liability
Non-Profit
For mission-driven groups.
- Tax benefits
- Mission driven
- Grants access
Branch
Extend a foreign company.
- Same identity
- Local presence
- Simple
Choose Your Province
National registration · Province affects tax & licencesCompanies register nationally with the CIPC, but your province affects where you operate and some licences.
See your packages & pricing
Choose a business type and province above, then continue.
Compare Business Structures
Reference · helps you choose above| Feature | Pty Ltd Company | Sole Proprietor | Non-Profit | Branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal status | Separate entity | Not separate | Separate entity | Separate entity |
| Liability | Limited | Unlimited | Limited | Limited |
| Setup complexity | Medium | Very easy | Medium | Medium |
| Best for | Scaling & credibility | Freelancers | Partnerships | Specialised |
Our 101% Money-Back Guarantee
If we can’t successfully register your company, we refund 101% of what you paid — no questions asked. Cancel anytime, no hidden fees.
The smart way to start your South Africa company
See how we compare to doing it yourself or using a traditional agency.
| StartitupRecommended | Do it yourself | High-street agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | from R1,999 | Govt fees + your time | ££ high fees |
| Setup time | 5–7 days | Weeks of admin | 1–2 weeks |
| Compliance handled | Automatically | You track it | Extra cost |
| Expert support | 24/7 included | None | Business hours |
| Everything in one place | Yes | No | No |
| Money-back guarantee | 101% | — | Rarely |
What our customers say
"Startitup made company formation so easy. Everything was online and super fast."
"The clearest pricing I have seen — no hidden fees, no markups. I bought with total confidence."
"From registration to accounting, everything in one place. Genuinely the GoDaddy of formations."
South Africa formation FAQ
Most South Africa companies are ready in 5–7 days once your details are submitted. Track every step live in your dashboard.
Yes. We handle the non-resident requirements and can arrange a registered address, bank introduction and tax registration so you're fully set up remotely.
Usually just proof of identity and address for each director and shareholder. We tell you exactly what's needed for your structure.
Yes — the CIPC filing fee is included where applicable. Fixed prices, no hidden charges.
Yes. Our Premium package and add-ons include a business bank account introduction with our partners.
