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Private Company Registration

Register your business with a clear, guided application.

Mavosa helps South African entrepreneurs register a Private Company through a secure online process that collects the required company, applicant and director information.

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Minimum one director Up to three directors included Secure document uploads
Structure Private Company A company intended to operate for profit
Minimum requirement 1 director Additional directors can be included
Standard package R950 Includes up to three directors
Submission Online Application and documents submitted securely
Is this structure right for you?

A practical structure for businesses operating for profit.

A Private Company is commonly used by entrepreneurs who want to trade under a registered business, provide services, sell products or build a business with one or more owners.

Not sure about the structure?
Often suitable for Business activities such as:
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Consultants and professional service providers

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Retail, online and product-based businesses

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Small and medium-sized enterprises

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Businesses with one or more owners or directors

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New ventures that need a formal legal structure

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Growing businesses requiring registration documents

Registration package

What the Mavosa registration service includes.

The service is designed to collect the required information, review the application and guide you through the registration process.

Private Company package

Guided registration support

R950
  • Secure online registration application
  • Applicant and company information collection
  • Dynamic director sections
  • Up to three directors included
  • Secure supporting-document uploads
  • Application review by Mavosa
  • Submission confirmation and reference number
  • Communication regarding missing information

Additional directors are charged at R100 each. Any further requirement will be explained before the application proceeds.

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Simple company details

Provide proposed names, business activity and company address information.

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Flexible director fields

Select the number of directors and the form displays the required sections automatically.

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Secure supporting documents

Upload identity, address and other requested documents directly with the application.

Before you begin

Have your information and documents ready.

Preparing the required details before opening the form will help you complete the application more quickly.

Multiple directors? Keep the information and documents for every director available.
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Company information

  • Proposed company names
  • Main business activity
  • Business address
  • Postal address where applicable
  • Province and contact details
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Director information

  • Full names and surname
  • ID or passport number
  • Nationality and date of birth
  • Residential address
  • Email and phone number
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Supporting documents

  • Identity or passport documents
  • Proof of residential address
  • Any additional documents requested
  • Clear and readable digital copies
How it works

Four steps to submit your application.

The form guides you through the applicant, company, director and document requirements.

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Enter applicant details

Tell Mavosa who is submitting the application and how you should be contacted.

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Add company information

Provide the proposed names, activity and address details.

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Complete director sections

Add the information and documents for each selected director.

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Review and submit

Confirm the information, accept the declarations and send the application securely.

Start the application
Private Company application

Complete your registration information securely online.

The application collects the applicant, company and director information required for the registration process. Select the number of directors and the form will create the appropriate sections automatically.

Secure online application Submitted through the Mavosa Forms system
Package price R950 Current registration package
Minimum directors 1 A Private Company may begin with one director
Included directors Up to 3 Included in the standard package
Additional director R100 Administration fee per additional director
Application process Complete each section before submitting.
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Applicant details Enter the information for the person submitting the application.
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Company information Add the proposed names, business activity and address details.
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Director information Complete the details and documents for every director.
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Review and submit Confirm the declarations and send the application securely.
Need guidance before completing the form? Contact Mavosa before submitting incomplete or uncertain information.
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Secure online application

Private Company Registration Application

Complete each step. Your progress remains on this page until you submit the application.

  1. 1Applicant
  2. 2Business
  3. 3Directors
  4. 4Review
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Applicant details

Tell us who Mavosa should contact about this application.

Private Company questions

Before or after you apply.

These answers cover common questions about the Private Company application.

Ask Mavosa another question
How many directors are included in the R950 package?

The standard package includes up to three directors. Each additional director is charged at R100.

Can I register a company with only one director?

Yes. The Private Company form allows an application with one or more directors.

Can I add more directors later in the form?

Select the total number of directors before completing the director section. The form will create the correct number of director panels automatically.

What happens if information is missing?

Mavosa reviews the submission and contacts you where information or documents need to be corrected or added.

What if I should register an NPC instead?

An NPC is intended for an organisation established for a non-profit purpose. Review the NPC page or contact Mavosa for guidance before submitting.