Budding company owners in the Free State won’t have to pay exorbitant amounts of money to register their businesses as they can now be able to register them themselves easy and quick.
The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) has re-activated the CIPC Self Service Terminal System (SSTs) at their Headquarters in Bloemfontein where people can register their businesses and can be assisted and be out in no time.
The FDC partnered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), and their partnership is aimed at empowering Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in the Free State province.
This collaborative effort has yielded results, with 1043 SMMEs benefiting from the joint services. Through this partnership, FDC and CIPC offer a comprehensive range of solutions designed to support the growth and sustainability of SMMEs.
Their Services include:
– Business registration and licensing
– Access to funding and financing options
– Business development and training programs
– Mentorship and coaching
– Market access and networking opportunities
– Intellectual property protection and registration
The collaboration between the entities demonstrated their commitment to fostering an enabling environment for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive, contributing to the economic growth and development of the Free State province.
The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) and the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reactivate the Self-Service Terminal Centre at the FDC Head Office in Bloemfontein.
The FDC Staff are available to assist clients with online transactions at the self-terminals. The CIPC has provided computers and biometric fingerprint scanners with computer applications for the CIP’s self-service terminal.
The FDC Staff will assist people with Business registration, Password Reset, Name Reservation, Private Company (Pty) Ltd registration, Annual returns, BBBEEE certificates, Company and Close Corporation address changes, Electronic disclosure Certificates, and General inquiries.
The services are provided daily from Monday to Friday at the FDC Head Office, in Bloemfontein from 08:00 am to 16:30.
Those who will be utilizing the Self-Service Terminal System are advised to note the following for transacting:
- Remember to keep your password confidential
- Valid SA identification for verification
- Valid e-mail address
- Valid cell phone number
- R175 for company registration
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