Global Expansion Solution | Company Registration South Africa
Your Own South African Entity. Without the Complexity.
Own the structure. Not the admin.
HireJustNow’s Entity Setup & Management solution gives you full control without the complexity. Company Registration South Africa means you have an entity ready within weeks, not months. You own the structure. You employ directly. We handle the execution.
Under 10 weeks. Full compliance from day one.
Know Your Options
Two Pathways. One Trusted Partner.
Choose the structure that fits your stage.
Employer of Record (EOR)
Best for 1–15 employees
- Setup in days — onboard onto HJN's existing SA entity
- No upfront cost; 60-day exit notice
- HireJustNow is the legal employer — employment liability ring-fenced with HJN
- Fully managed by HJN — no SA tax obligation for you
- Most cost-effective under 15 employees
Entity Setup & Management
Best for 15+ employees
- Setup in 8–10 weeks (vs typical 9-month process through traditional channels)
- You own a SA Pty Ltd — CIPC-registered, parent company holds shares
- IP and contracts held directly by your SA entity
- Corporate tax, VAT, PAYE — all managed by HJN on retainer
- Lower per-head cost at scale — setup fee typically offset within 12–24 months
When to Consider Company Registration South Africa
Is a South African Entity Right for You?
Six signals it’s time to formalise your SA operations.
01
Scale has outgrown EOR economics
02
M&A and investment readiness
03
Eliminate permanent establishment risk
04
IP and asset protection
05
One structure, no vendor complexity
06
Credibility in the market
From Engagement to Fully Operational
Under 10 Weeks. One Trusted Partner.
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–3)
Pre-built Entity
- CIPC registration, MOI, local director appointed
- SARS registration, eFiling, UBO compliance
- Bank account opened (Investec CCM / Kuda FX, SARB-approved)
- Pre-built entity ready
Phase 2 (Weeks 3–7)
Transfer & Compliance
- Group structure & tax sign-off
- Share transfer, CIPC resolutions, intercompany agreements
- Transfer pricing policy and 3-year financial model
- Risk mitigation: insurance, POPI, FICA clearance
- Company ready for trade
Phase 3 (Weeks 7–10)
Onboarding & Go-Live
- Employment contracts drafted and approved
- Section 197 employee transfer — compliant, no disruption to payroll
- Payroll software setup (Xero, Dext, Paysoft), PAYE, COIDA, SDL
- First flow of foreign funds via Reserve Bank-approved channels
- Company ready for trade
Ongoing
Monthly Retainer
- Finance & FM: bookkeeping, VAT, management reports
- Payroll: payslips, IRP5s, EMP returns
- Company Secretarial: CIPC, tax, AFS, UBO, annual resolutions
- IR & HR: contracts, terminations, CCMA representation
- Banking & payments: foreign inflows (Investec CCM), creditor payments (Paysoft)
Company Registration South Africa → Monthly Retainer
Simple Pricing. Two Components.
What five specialist firms can’t do alone, we do under one roof — payroll, finance, compliance, HR, banking, and tech in one monthly fee.
01. Once-Off Project Fee
Covers the full entity setup (Phases 1–3), delivered within 8–10 weeks. Pricing included in your customised proposal.
02. Monthly Retainer
tiered by headcount, 12-month minimum
• 1–50 employees — pricing available on request
• 51–100 employees — pricing available on request
• 100+ employees — enterprise pricing
Included In The Retainer:
Finance & FM
Xero bookkeeping, monthly management reports, VAT submissions, and cash flow oversight.
Payroll & PAYE
Monthly payroll processing, PAYE submissions, IRP5 certificates, and all statutory deductions.
Company Secretarial
CIPC annual returns, director changes, share register maintenance, and governance documentation.
IR & HR Support
Xero bookkeeping, monthly management reports, VAT submissions, and cash flow oversight.
Banking & Payments
Business account management, cross-border FX payments, and Reserve Bank compliance.
Tech Subscriptions
Xero, Dext, and other essential tools to run your SA entity efficiently — we manage the setup and subscriptions, so you don't have to.
Entity Setup & Company Registration South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Entity Setup solution designed for?
International businesses with 15+ SA team members who want to scale; companies seeking a more sustainable alternative to EOR or contractors; businesses wanting to formalise SA operations without managing multiple providers.
How long does setup take?
Most clients go live within 8 weeks. Our pre-approved entity structure — with active SARS and banking profiles — shortens the timeline significantly vs the typical 6–9 months through traditional channels.
What's the difference between EOR and Entity Setup?
With EOR, HireJustNow is the legal employer — ideal for 1–15 employees testing the SA market. With Entity Setup, you own the SA entity and employ directly — ideal for 15+ employees seeking a scalable, cost-efficient long-term structure. HJN manages all operations in both cases.
Do we really own the South African entity?
Yes. You hold 100% ownership and control. HireJustNow facilitates the setup, compliance, and ongoing management — but once the structure is transferred to your group, it’s entirely your asset, including the bank account, employees, and IP.
What about exchange control and Reserve Bank approvals?
We manage all required SARB processes through authorised dealer banks — including share transfers, intercompany agreements, and service payments — ensuring all reporting and documentation are correctly submitted.
What happens to our current EOR employees during the transition?
We manage a seamless transfer under Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act, ensuring employment continuity, preserved benefits, and compliant local contracts. This typically happens within a month with no disruption to payroll or HR.
What ongoing support is included in the monthly retainer?
Cloud accounting & monthly reports, payroll & IRP5 submissions, CIPC & company secretarial compliance, IR & HR management, cross-border banking, and regular strategic check-ins — all under one HireJustNow point of contact.
How does Entity Setup help our valuation or investor positioning?
Owning your entity demonstrates structural maturity, IP ownership, and financial transparency — key value drivers for investors and acquirers. It also reduces ongoing EOR fees per head and creates a compliant, scalable base for long-term SA growth.