Business compliance health check
Ten questions, two minutes, instant score. See exactly where your business is exposed across CIPC, SARS, employees and POPIA, and what each fix costs. Nothing you answer leaves this page.
How this works
Ten yes-or-no questions covering the compliance a South African small business actually gets caught on: CIPC filings, SARS status, employer registrations and POPIA. Answer honestly and you get a score out of ten plus a gap list, with each gap linking straight to the fixed-price service or pack that closes it.
Nothing you answer leaves this page. Use it before a tender, before taking on staff, or once a year as a sanity check.
Frequently asked questions
What compliance does a small business need in South Africa?
The recurring set: a registered company with CIPC annual returns and beneficial ownership up to date, SARS registrations with returns filed, UIF and COIDA if you employ anyone, and POPIA basics because you hold customer data. This check covers all of them.
What happens if my CIPC annual return is overdue?
CIPC moves your company toward deregistration, which can freeze your bank account. Filing the outstanding returns with late fees usually fixes it if you act before final deregistration.
Do I need POPIA compliance if I am a one-person business?
Yes, if you hold any personal information - even a customer WhatsApp list. The obligations scale with your size, but the basics apply to everyone.
How often should I run a compliance check?
Once a year at minimum, and before any tender, funding application or big client onboarding - those are the moments missing paperwork costs you the deal.
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The Compliance Retainer keeps your annual return, beneficial ownership and deadlines handled every year. R590/yr.
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