Why OptiHR

How we help

deadlines met

CIPC filings & compliance

Annual returns, director changes, share transfers, and MOI amendments — filed on time, penalties avoided.

audit-ready

Statutory records & registers

Share register, directors' register, and beneficial ownership records kept current and inspection-ready.

properly documented

Board resolutions & governance

We draft resolutions and take minutes, so board decisions stay defensible if challenged.

Our Process

What we cover

Annual returns and beneficial ownership disclosures filed with CIPC

Director appointment, resignation, and change notifications

Share allotments, transfers, buybacks, and certificates

MOI amendments and special resolutions

Statutory registers — directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners

Board and shareholder meetings — notices, agendas, resolutions, minutes

Director service agreements and powers of attorney

Governance advisory — MOI review, fiduciary duties, conflicts, Companies Act compliance

Deliverables

What you get

No missed CIPC deadlines — returns and filings in on time

Statutory registers that are accurate, current, and audit-ready

Professionally drafted board and shareholder resolutions

Independent advice that protects directors from inadvertent breaches

Ideal For

Who we work with

Family-run and growing (Pty) Ltd companies wanting governance without a full-time hire

Companies missing CIPC deadlines or facing penalties and deregistration

Businesses preparing for investment, merger, or sale that need clean records

Our Advantage

Why choose OptiHR

Legal expertise built in — Our founder is an admitted attorney. Legal-grade Companies Act governance, not form-filing.

Practical, not over-engineered — You are not a listed entity, and we don't govern you like one.

Affordable alternative to a full-time appointment — Company secretary support at a fraction of in-house cost.

Integrated with HR and labour law — Governance and HR compliance from one accountable partner.

Legal Framework

Legislation that applies

governance obligations for private companies

Companies Act

Even a (Pty) Ltd must keep registers, file with CIPC, and document board decisions correctly.

annual returns and director updates

CIPC

Annual returns are compulsory; director, address, and share-structure changes must reach CIPC within prescribed timeframes.

Common questions about company secretary services

FAQ

What directors ask us about CIPC compliance, registers, and board governance.

Contact us

Do private companies need a company secretary?

What happens if we miss a CIPC filing deadline?

What is a statutory register and why does it matter?

Can OptiHR handle company secretary services remotely?

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