Everything you need to know about registering your spaza shop (as of December 2024)

As of the 15th of November 2024, spaza shops must register with their local municipality and the CIPC to be compliant.

You’ve registered your spaza shop with your local municipality- now what? To fully comply with South African law, you also need to register your business with the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission). InfoDocs makes this step easy and ensures your business is ready to thrive.

Why Should You Register Your Spaza Shop?

Registering your spaza shop helps you:

Follow the law and avoid penalties

Access funding like loans or grants

Grow your business with supplier agreements and more customers

Build trust with your community and suppliers

How to Register Your Spaza Shop

Step 1: Register your spaza shop with your local municipality

Step 2: Sign up with InfoDocs for free

Step 3: Follow our easy-to-use guide here to register your spaza shop with the CIPC

Additional Support for Spaza Shop Owners

InfoDocs goes beyond registration to support your business with:

Annual Returns Filing: Stay on top of compliance requirements

Beneficial Ownership Submission: Ensure your business details are up to date

Document Management: Easily store and access all your business documents online

Educational Resources: Access step-by-step guides and articles to understand and manage your business better

Updated on: 18/12/2024