deadlines met
Annual returns, director changes, share transfers, and MOI amendments — filed correctly and on time. Late filings carry penalties and risk deregistration.
audit-ready
We maintain your share register, directors' register, and beneficial ownership records — accurate, current, and ready for inspection.
properly documented
Board decisions need to be recorded the right way. We draft resolutions, take minutes, and keep your governance defensible if a decision is ever challenged.
Annual return preparation and submission to CIPC — deadlines tracked on your behalf
Director appointment, resignation, and change notifications
Share allotment, transfer, and buyback registrations
MOI amendments and special resolutions
Beneficial ownership disclosures and CIPC compliance monitoring
Maintenance of statutory registers — directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners
Share certificates and transfer documentation
Board meeting notices, agendas, and minute-taking
Drafting board resolutions for all major company decisions
AGM and shareholder meeting support — notices, resolutions, and minutes
MOI and shareholder agreement review for governance gaps
Director service agreements and powers of attorney
Corporate governance advisory — fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, Companies Act compliance
Proactive regulatory deadline tracking (CIPC, relevant filings)
Zero missed CIPC deadlines — annual returns and filings submitted on time
Statutory registers that are accurate, current, and ready for inspection
Professionally drafted board and shareholder resolutions
Independent governance advice protecting directors from inadvertent breaches
Investor- and audit-ready records when you need them
Private companies (Pty Ltd) wanting professional governance without the cost of a full-time appointment
Companies missing CIPC deadlines or facing penalties and deregistration risk
Businesses preparing for investment, mergers, or sale that need clean governance records
Family-run and fast-growing companies formalising governance as they scale
Legal expertise built in — Our founder is an admitted attorney with direct knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate law, and governance requirements. This is not form-filing; it is legal-grade governance support.
Practical, not over-engineered — Private companies don't need the formality of listed entities. We balance professionalism with the realities of how private companies actually operate.
Affordable alternative to a full-time appointment — Get professional company secretary support at a fraction of the cost of hiring someone full-time.
Integrated with HR and labour law — Unlike standalone company secretary providers, we integrate corporate governance with HR compliance and employment frameworks, giving you a single accountable partner.
governance obligations for private companies
Even (Pty) Ltd companies must comply with the Companies Act — maintaining registers, filing with CIPC, and documenting board decisions correctly.
annual returns and director updates
All companies must file annual returns and notify CIPC of changes to directors, registered addresses, and share structure within prescribed timeframes.
Answers to questions we hear from business owners and directors about CIPC compliance and governance.
OptiHR's service streamlined our compliance and boosted team morale.
Sarah JohnsonHR Director @ Tech Innovations SA
Exceptional expertise in labour law – saved us thousands in fines.
Michael BrownCEO @ Growth Corp
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