You registered a company. Now what?

The five legal follow ups, in order

1. 1Open the business bank accountIn the company's name. Banks want the CIPC documents, director IDs and proof of address under three months old. The full checklist
2. 2Get SARS access workingThe tax number arrived automatically, but nothing works until a registered representative is appointed and verified on eFiling. The R690 unblock
3. 3File beneficial ownership at CIPCSkip it and next year's annual return jams. Who counts as an owner
4. 4Keep records from day oneInvoices out, receipts in, bank statement monthly. One folder per month is enough
5. 5Diarise the annual returnFor your registration anniversary month, every year, forever. Free reminders in the portal

Then, when they become relevant

• Hiring someone: UIF, COIDA and PAYE registrations plus a written contract, all in the first week. Employer Admin handles the lot
• Holding customer data: POPIA basics and a privacy policy. The starter pack
• Chasing tenders or corporate clients: tax clearance PIN, B-BBEE affidavit (generate yours free) and CSD registration, ready before deadline week
• Turnover growing: VAT registration becomes compulsory at R1 million over twelve months

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