Compliance isn't glamorous, but it's often the difference between winning a contract and being disqualified before anyone reads your proposal. Treat it as a standing habit, not a fire drill.
The essentials
- CIPC: annual returns filed, company in business standing, directors up to date.
- SARS: returns submitted, a valid tax-compliance status, no unresolved disputes.
- B-BBEE: a current affidavit or certificate that reflects your real ownership and structure.
Keep digital copies of every certificate in one folder, with renewal dates in a calendar. When an opportunity appears, you want to be ready in minutes, not scrambling for weeks.
