Glossary – Certificate of Registration


The certificate issued by CIPC stating that a trademark has officially been registered. Following receipt of this certificate, the owner of the registered trademark may legally affix the ® symbol to those goods and/or services covered in the application leading to registration. The owner may also take advantage of all the other benefits of official … Continue reading Glossary – Certificate of Registration

Formalising your business: Company name registration


The first step when registering a company in South Africa is applying with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission – CIPC. However, before you can proceed with the company registration, you need to cater for yourcompany name registration. Essentially, your company will exist as a separate legal entity, with its own name, authorised to conduct … Continue reading Formalising your business: Company name registration

Understanding the patent journal in South Africa


The patent journal of South Africa is a document created and issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) of South Africa and contains information relating to patents, trademarks, designs and copyright in cinematographic films in existence in South Africa. The patent journal was formerly a printed publication that was available to view at the patents … Continue reading Understanding the patent journal in South Africa

2014 Budget in a Nutshell


1.  INDIVIDUALS The  maximum  marginal  rate  for  natural  persons  remains  at  40%  and  is  reached  when taxable income exceeds R673 100 (previously R638 600). The  minimum  rate  of  tax  remains  at  18%  on  taxable  income  not  exceeding  R174  550 (previously R165 000). The  primary  rebate  for  all  natural  persons  has  been  increased  to  R12  726  (previously R12 080).  … Continue reading 2014 Budget in a Nutshell

CIPC processes you should know about


The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission – CIPC – is responsible for a number of processes which govern companies’ existence and operations. From registration of companies and intellectual property rights such as patents, designs and copyright; disclosure of information on its business registers to enforcement of relevant legislation –CIPC’S processes and functions are crucial for the continued … Continue reading CIPC processes you should know about

Legalisation of documents


Why legalise documents and what does it really mean? When documents, issued within South Africa, are going to be used outside of South Africa, they usually need to be legalised. Different procedures are followed, depending on the type of document that is being legalised. Legalising documents means that official (public) documents are affixed, sealed and … Continue reading Legalisation of documents