Where do I register my small business? You can register your company online on the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) website. You can also register your company via a bank, including Nedbank and First National Bank. What is the CIPC and what does the law say?

Is it good to start a business with your spouse?

Actually, starting a business together helps in increasing the total family income. Also, it provides you the opportunity to be with your spouse more time in a day. If you seriously consider starting a business with your husband or wife, then this list of chosen 40 business ideas for couples will definitely help you in getting a direction.

Who is in partnership with you during business registration?

Choosing who is going to be in partnership with you, during your business registration, is probably one of the biggest decisions that any business owner needs to make during the process of company registration. A Director managers the business and a shareholder owns it.

Do you have to register a business name other than your own?

Most states require you to register a fictitious business name, also known as a “doing business as” name or “DBA” if you are going to be doing business in a name other than your own name. To register, you will need to fill out a form and submit it, along with a filing fee, to your state agency in charge of business filings.

How to register a small business in South Africa?

Here you will need to register your details (the owner/director of the company) and have a CIPC customer code to facilitate the process. Once you have a CIPC customer code, you will need to carry out a name search with the CIPC’s database to be sure that no other company bears the trademark or name you want to use.

Can a company be registered without a name?

Yes. According to the CIPC, in terms of the Companies Act, 2008, a company may be registered with or without a company name. A company that is registered without a reserved name will still get a registration number, this will automatically become the company’s name.

How to run a business with your spouse?

Plan to hire contractors or employees to assist you with your weak areas. Silent treatments don’t work. Giving your spouse the silent treatment destroys productivity. I would give my husband the silent treatment for days after an argument in the early stages of our family business.