June 16, 2025 – Celebrate Youth Month by Empowering Township Entrepreneurs!

Today we honour the bravery and spirit of young South Africans who stood up for a better future. At MarketDirect, we believe in turning that same spirit into real opportunities — especially in townships where funding is hard to come by.

Kickstart Your Construction Business with Essential Registrations – COID, CIDB & CSD Made Easy!

Are you ready to take your construction business to the next level and start securing government contracts? If so, you need to ensure that you have the right registrations in place. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or an established business looking to expand, these key registrations will set you up …

CIPC Step-by-Step Guide to Affected Beneficial Ownership Filing

1. Introduction The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) maintains a register of Beneficial Ownership (BO) for all qualifying companies and close corporations. Any individual holding 5% or more of beneficial ownership in an entity must file their details with the CIPC. This guide explains how Affected Companies should submit …

How To File CIPC Beneficial Ownership: Distinguishing Between Affected and Non-Affected Companies

What Prompted These New Rules? Early in 2023, South Africa was placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list,” signaling concerns about the country’s efforts to counter money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In response, the government swiftly enacted the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism …

CIPC Step-by-Step Guide to Non-Affected Beneficial Ownership Filing

Introduction The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) requires companies and close corporations to keep a Beneficial Ownership (BO) register and file the relevant information. If you are a Non-Affected Company with more than 5% beneficial ownership to declare, this guide will show you how to file your BO information easily using CIPC’s new …