Compliance & Secreterial
Overview
Stay compliant without slowing down your business
Every company is required to meet ongoing statutory and regulatory obligations. These include maintaining accurate records, submitting annual returns and updating changes as they occur. Most businesses only address compliance when something goes wrong. By then, penalties, delays or reputational exposure are already in play.
RVN manages these responsibilities as part of your business environment. We ensure that records reflect the current position of the company, filings are submitted within required timeframes and governance requirements are properly documented. The result is a business that remains in good standing with regulators and avoids unnecessary exposure.
Shareholding and Director Updates
Ownership Changes
Processing of share transfers, director appointments and resignations, including the preparation of supporting resolutions and submission to CIPC.
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
MOI and Shareholder Agreements
Drafting and amendment of Memorandums of Incorporation and shareholder agreements to reflect the company’s ownership and governance arrangements.
Financial Due
Diligence
Before an acquisition or investment, we evaluate the financial position and performance of a business. Our analysis identifies risks, verifies key data, and supports sound, informed decisions
Special Purpose Engagements
We conduct assurance engagements for defined reporting needs such as compliance verification, project expenditure, or lender confirmations, providing independent assurance where precision is essential.
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Frequently asked questions
Penalties apply immediately. Continued non-compliance can result in deregistration, which affects the company’s legal standing.
Changes such as director appointments or share transfers should be recorded as soon as they occur. Delays can create discrepancies in official records.
It is a requirement to disclose the individuals who ultimately own or control the company. This must be filed with CIPC and kept current.
In many cases, no. Standard MOIs often do not reflect how shareholders interact or how decisions are made in practice.
Typically between 1 and 5 working days, depending on CIPC processing times and the accuracy of submitted information.
Maintain accurate records, submit annual returns, update changes when they occur and comply with beneficial ownership regulations.
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Our Experts
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Lehané Price
In-house Attorney
Marguerite Johl
In-house Attorney
Zanlie Kriel
Company Secretary