{"id":24544,"date":"2026-02-09T09:46:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/business-registrations-how-to-register-your-company\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T09:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T09:46:49","slug":"business-registrations-how-to-register-your-company","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-how-to-register-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Company Registration with 1-grid (Step-by-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unlock the potential of your business idea with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/company-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Company Registration<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0service, including domain, web hosting, professional\u00a0email,\u00a0and website builder.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;registering your first company or&nbsp;formalising&nbsp;an existing business,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;here to make the process simple, compliant, and stress-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will\u00a0walk you through how to register your company with 1-grid, what information\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need, what happens behind the scenes with<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipc.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CIPC<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and SARS, and what to expect after registration so you can start your business with clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-66-1.png\" alt=\"Company Registration\" class=\"wp-image-34396\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-why-register-your-company-with-1-grid\">Why Register Your Company with 1-grid?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-company-registration-works\">How Company Registration Works&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-1-complete-the-online-application\">1: Complete the Online Application&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-2-secure-payment\">2: Secure Payment&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-3-director-verification\">3: Director Verification&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-4-we-register-your-company\">4: We Register Your Company&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-5-receive-your-documents-and-access-to-your-6-month-free-services\">5: Receive Your Documents\u00a0and\u00a0Access to Your 6-Month\u00a0Free Services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-information-do-we-need-from-you\">What Information Do We Need&nbsp;from&nbsp;You?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-you-ll-receive-after-registration\">What&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;Receive After Registration&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-official-company-documents\">Official Company Documents&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-automatic-sars-registration\">Automatic SARS Registration&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-quick-turnaround-time\">Quick Turnaround Time&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-understanding-the-cipc-and-sars-process\">Understanding the CIPC&nbsp;and&nbsp;SARS Process&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-why-register-your-company-with-1-grid\"><strong>Why Register Your Company with 1-grid?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You focus on building your business&nbsp;while&nbsp;we handle the paperwork, taking care of all CIPC&nbsp;processing,&nbsp;and filing to ensure your company registration is compliant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/company-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Registering through 1-grid<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-no-direct-cipc-admin-or-guesswork\">No direct CIPC admin or guesswork\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-a-guided-step-by-step-process\">A guided, step-by-step process\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-automatic-income-tax-registration-with-sars\">Automatic income tax registration with SARS\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You get&nbsp;<strong>free tools and&nbsp;products<\/strong>&nbsp;to help you get online and operational faster:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-ai-domain-name-generator-tool-free\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/ai-domain-name-generator-1grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI\u00a0Domain Name Generator<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0Tool\u00a0(<\/strong><strong><em>Free<\/em><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-use-our-ai-domain-name-generator-to-find-the-perfect-name-for-your-business-before-registering\">Use\u00a0our<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/domains\/ai-domain-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI\u00a0Domain Name Generator<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to find the perfect name for your business before registering.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-domain-name-registration-free-for-1-year\"><strong>Domain Name Registration (<\/strong><strong><em>Free for 1 Year<\/em><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-you-get-to-choose-the-perfect-web-address-that-represents-your-new-business-online-with-one-year-of-free-registration\">You get to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/tips-for-choosing-a-great-domain-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>choose the perfect web address<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that\u00a0represents\u00a0your new business online with one year of free registration.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-web-hosting-with-our-ai-powered-website-builder-free-for-6-months\"><strong>Web\u00a0Hosting\u00a0with our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI-powered Website Builder<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0(<\/strong><strong><em>Free for 6 Months<\/em><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-create-the-perfect-website-to-represent-your-business-online-with-our-simple-but-powerful-website-builder\">Create the perfect website to\u00a0represent\u00a0your business online with our simple but powerful website builder.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-email-hosting-with-our-professional-email-free-for-6-months\"><strong>Email Hosting with our\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/professional-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Professional Email<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0(<\/strong><strong><em>Free for 6 Months<\/em><\/strong><strong>)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-enhance-business-communications-and-establish-trust-with-customers-using-our-professional-email-account\">Enhance business communications and\u00a0establish\u00a0trust with customers using our professional email account.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We manage the full CIPC submission on your behalf and keep you informed at every stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-company-registration-works\"><strong>How Company Registration Works&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-1-complete-the-online-application\"><strong>1: Complete the Online Application<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to fill in a short online form with your\u00a0business and<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-where-do-i-find-the-link-to-company-directors-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>director<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0details.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:\u00a0<\/strong>Provide\u00a0<strong>at least\u00a03 company name\u00a0options,<\/strong>\u00a0as this allows CIPC to consider alternatives, should your desired\u00a0one not be available. This means it is important to do your research and try to match the 3 variations as close as possible to your business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:&nbsp;<\/strong>Having your<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-new-company-registration-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>certified&nbsp;ID document<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;ready upfront helps avoid delays later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-2-secure-payment\"><strong>2: Secure Payment<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay once-off using your preferred secure payment method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-3-director-verification\"><strong>3: Director Verification<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, each\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-where-do-i-find-the-link-to-company-directors-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>director<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>receives an email requesting:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-a-certified-copy-of-their-south-african-id-or-passport\">A<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/business-registrations-new-company-registration-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>certified<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>copy of their South African ID or passport\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT<\/strong>:&nbsp;CIPC&nbsp;legally requires identity verification before registration can&nbsp;proceed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-4-we-register-your-company\"><strong>4: We Register Your Company<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all details are&nbsp;submitted:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-we-reserve-your-company-name-with-cipc\">We reserve your company name with CIPC\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-file-your-incorporation-documents\">File your incorporation documents\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-then-complete-sars-income-tax-registration\">Then, complete the SARS income tax registration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-5-receive-your-documents-and-access-to-your-6-month-free-services\"><strong>5: Receive Your Documents\u00a0and\u00a0Access to Your 6-Month\u00a0Free Services<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once finalised, you\u2019ll\u00a0receive your official company documents via email and gain access to\u00a0your included Professional Email and Website Builder products that are\u00a0<em>free for the first 6 months<\/em>.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0have the\u00a0option\u00a0to continue hosting and\/or email on a paid, invoiced basis, meaning no automatic charges without notice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>In the 7<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;month, your<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/professional-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Professional Email<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/website-builder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Website Builder<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>products will resume normal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/why-does-1-grid-send-invoices-at-different-times-of-the-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>invoicing<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>and will become<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=pay&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>payable<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;Similarly, your free domain becomes renewable annually, and you will be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-why-are-my-invoices-sent-60-days-in-advance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>invoiced<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>for this to make your&nbsp;payment in the next<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-how-to-view-domain-renewal-status\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>renewal cycle<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-information-do-we-need-from-you\"><strong>What Information Do We Need&nbsp;from&nbsp;You?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-full-name-email-address-and-mobile-number\">Full name, email address, and mobile number\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-certified-copies-of-id-s\"><strong>Certified<\/strong>\u00a0copies of ID(s)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-up-to-three-company-name-options\">Up to\u00a0<strong>three company name options<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-preferred-domain-name\">Preferred domain name\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-financial-year-end-february-is-recommended-but-not-mandatory-for-alignment-with-sars\">Financial year-end (February\u00a0is\u00a0recommended, but not mandatory,\u00a0for\u00a0alignment with SARS)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-authorised-share-capital-minimum-100-10-000-recommended-as-it-provides-flexibility-for-future-share-allocations-without-needing-amendments-later\">Authorised share capital (minimum 100; 10,000 recommended\u00a0as it provides flexibility for future share allocations without needing amendments later)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-director-details-full-names-email-addresses\">Director details (full names,\u00a0email\u00a0addresses)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP:\u00a0<\/strong>However, if your company name is rejected, simply\u00a0provide\u00a0three new alternatives, and\u00a0we\u2019ll\u00a0handle the resubmission.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-you-ll-receive-after-registration\"><strong>What&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;Receive After Registration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-official-company-documents\"><strong>Official Company Documents<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-registration-certificate-cor14-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipc.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Forms\/Companies\/CoR14_3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Registration Certificate (COR14.3)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-notice-of-incorporation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipc.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Forms\/Companies\/Cor14_1A.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Notice of Incorporation<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-memorandum-of-incorporation-cor15-1a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipc.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CoR15_1A-v1_3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Memorandum of Incorporation (COR15.1A)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-automatic-sars-registration\"><strong>Automatic SARS Registration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-income-tax-number-generated-by-sars\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/businesses-and-employers\/small-businesses-taxpayers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Income tax number generated by SARS<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-once-issued-we-share-this-with-you\">Once issued, we share this with you\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/types-of-tax\/value-added-tax\/register-for-vat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VAT registration<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0included, so CIPC services are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cipc.co.za\/?page_id=11883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>VAT-exempt<\/strong><\/a>, and VAT registration must be done separately through SARS if\u00a0required.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-quick-turnaround-time\"><strong>Quick Turnaround Time<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all required documents are&nbsp;submitted, registrations are typically completed within&nbsp;<strong>7&nbsp;to 14&nbsp;calendar days<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-understanding-the-cipc-and-sars-process\"><strong>Understanding the CIPC&nbsp;and&nbsp;SARS Process&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-cipc-registration-we-submit-your-company-details-to-cipc-on-your-behalf\"><strong>CIPC Registration<\/strong>\u00a0<br>We\u00a0submit\u00a0your company details to CIPC on your behalf.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-automatic-sars-registration-cipc-shares-your-company-details-with-sars\"><strong>Automatic SARS Registration<\/strong>\u00a0<br>CIPC shares your company details with SARS.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-income-tax-number-issued-sars-generates-your-company-s-income-tax-number\"><strong>Income Tax Number Issued<\/strong>\u00a0<br>SARS generates your company\u2019s income tax number.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-efiling-registration-you-ll-need-to-register-on-sars-efiling-separately-to-submit-tax-returns\"><strong>eFiling\u00a0Registration<\/strong>\u00a0<br>You\u2019ll need to register on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sarsefiling.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>SARS eFiling<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>separately to\u00a0submit\u00a0tax returns.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;stuck and need any&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guidance or support,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;an outline of what we can do and what is not within&nbsp;our<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company registration submissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CIPC filings and document delivery&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name reservations and resubmissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance on next steps after registration&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Are Unable to Assist With\u00a0<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing CIPC login credentials (managed securely by 1-grid)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitting VAT registrations on your behalf&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amending company details without a formal request&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. 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