Statutory Compliance & Company Secretarial Services
Introduction
We help businesses stay compliant, well-governed, and properly structured.
Our company secretarial and statutory compliance professionals support clients in meeting their obligations under the Companies Act, King IV, and other regulatory frameworks, ensuring transparency and accountability across every level of the organisation.
We act as a trusted governance partner, taking care of the detail so you can focus on growth and performance.
Our Approach
Our Approach
In today’s regulatory environment, company compliance cannot be treated as a formality.
We combine legal precision, administrative efficiency, and governance insight to help our clients navigate the full spectrum of corporate statutory requirements.
Keeping clients informed of upcoming regulatory changes
Managing filings, records, and governance procedures
Safeguarding sensitive corporate and shareholder data
Translating regulation into streamlined, efficient processes
Company Formation & Administration
Company Formation & Administration
We handle every aspect of forming and maintaining a company in South Africa.
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Company and trust formation, conversion, and registration
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Amendments to company details, director appointments, and shareholder changes
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Maintenance of statutory registers, share capital records, and minute books
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Preparation and submission of annual returns to CIPC
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Voluntary liquidations and deregistrations
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Assistance with external company registrations and subsidiary formations
Company Secretary & Governance Support
We provide qualified company secretaries who guide boards and directors in fulfilling their fiduciary and statutory duties.
- Guidance on board responsibilities under the Companies Act and King IV
- Preparation and circulation of meeting notices, agendas, and minutes
- Attendance at board and shareholder meetings
- Certification of compliance in annual financial statements
- Advice on governance frameworks, committee charters, and policies
- Support with director induction, board evaluations, and corporate governance reporting
Public Officer Appointments & Tax Representation
Public Officer Appointments & Tax Representation
Every company operating in South Africa must appoint a Public Officer to represent it before SARS. We take on this role to ensure full tax compliance and avoid costly penalties.
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Appointment and registration of the company’s Public Officer
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Notification of changes to SARS within statutory timeframes
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Ongoing representation for tax submissions, employer registrations, and compliance notices
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Regular reporting to ensure continued adherence to the Tax Administration Act
Prescribed Officer & Director Compliance
Prescribed Officer & Director Compliance
We assist boards and senior management in understanding and fulfilling their obligations under the Companies Act regarding prescribed officers and directors.
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Identification of prescribed officers within the organisation
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Guidance on duties, liabilities, and fiduciary responsibilities
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Support in maintaining registers of directors and prescribed officers
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Regular updates on compliance changes affecting board-level governance
Statutory Registrations & Licensing
Statutory Registrations & Licensing
Our secretarial team ensures that businesses are properly registered and authorised to operate.
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VAT, PAYE, UIF, Workmen’s Compensation, and Skills Development Levy registrations.
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Import and export licenses, trademark registration, and STT submissions.
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Maintenance of local registered offices and domicilium services.
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External company compliance and liaison with regulatory authorities.
Why Moore South Africa
Our statutory compliance and company secretarial professionals combine technical knowledge, efficiency, and discretion. We support start-ups, established businesses, and multinationals alike in maintaining their legal and governance obligations.
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Partner-led engagements
Partner-led engagements with specialist secretarial support teams
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Extensive experience
Extensive experience across company formations, governance, and restructuring
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Local expertise
Local expertise aligned with Moore Global standards and best practice
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Proactive compliance
Proactive compliance that reduces risk and enhances corporate integrity
Additional Services
Get in Touch
If you need help managing company secretarial duties or ensuring statutory compliance, our experienced professionals can provide peace of mind that your business is properly governed and compliant.
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