Credit rating services bill 2011 national treasury. Sasol limited registration no 197900323106 this moi was adopted by special resolution passed on 30 november 2012 in substitution for the existing memorandum of incorporation of the company. Recently many changes in the laws for south african companies have occurred. South africas act consists of only 225 sections and five schedules, whereas the uks act consist of a whopping 1297 sections and over 16 schedules. Preexisting companies on 1 may 2011 every preexisting company, that was formed in terms of the previous. The companies act 2008 at a glance overview you have decided to start a business and you want to incorporate a company. The doctrine of constructive notice has been abolished, and the application of the turquand rule has been codified in section 207 and section 208 of the act. No new close corporations may be formed once that act comes into operation during 2010. Accounting and auditing at south african national energy development.
Opportunities for chinese investors arising from the new. Page 2 of 16 definitions and interpretation in this memorandum of incorporation unless the context otherwise requires. Reference to the act shall, if the act is replaced by any other statute, be construed as a. How does the new companies act impact small and medium. When comparing south africas new act with the amended companies act of 2006 in the united kingdom, it is easy to spot the difference. Continued investigation and enforcement of previous act 14. The social housing regulatory authority has, in terms of section 114 of the act, made. Application to protect rights of securities holders 162. The contention that section 207 of the companies act 71 of 2008 constitutes a codification of the common law tarquand rule.
Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. Republic of south africa companies act, 2008 memorandum of. South africas new companies act, 71 of 2008, which is expected to come into operation on 1 july 2010, brings changes which will affect every existing company, its directors, 1 that is until the new act, act 71 of 2008, is incorporated 2 for example, the doctrine of constructive notice and the turquand rule. South africa company law is a set of rules and regulation formed under the south africa companies act 2008. For companies wishing to, the act provides for the simplest possible form of incorporation by use of a standard form of moi which permits the incorporators to accept the required provisions, as well as the default provisions with or without alteration. The companies act 71 of 2008 the act has, however, changed the playing field in this regard. March 20 this article tests the separation of ownership and control in south africanlisted companies that leads to the divergence of interest between shareholders and directors. South africa does not however have a specific national act, policy or strategy for. Amendment of the companies act regulation, 2011 560kb pdf 20 august 20. The purpose of this writeup is to let you know what the essential compliance and preincorporation matters arising from the companies act, 71 of 2008, are before you embark on your entrepreneur journey. Companies ct 2008 act o 71 of 2008 8 subject to subsection 6 and subsection 7, a foreign company may apply in the prescribed manner and form, accompanied by the prescribed application fee, to transfer its registration to south africa from the foreign jurisdiction in which it is registered, and.
The cipc released the following additional information to assist in the application and implementation of the companies act. Schedule 5 of the act sets out the transitional arrangements, which are summarised as follows. Chief executive officer of south african national energy development institute 12. Apr 29, 2016 when comparing south africas new act with the amended companies act of 2006 in the united kingdom, it is easy to spot the difference. Amendment of the companies act regulation, 2011 102kb pdf 5 february 2014. The company is a preexisting company as defined in the companies act, 2008 the act, operating a share block scheme under the share blocks control act, 1980, and continues to exist as a profit company in accordance with item 2 of schedule 5 of the act under the same name and registration number previously assigned to it. What you need to know about the companies act of 2008. Funding of south african national energy development institute 15. The new companies act of 2008 what about close corporations. In other words, a company cannot fundamentally contract out of the companies act, 2008.
Amendment of section 83 of act 71 of 2008 part 3 amendments affecting chapter 3 of principal act 53. Promote compliance with the bill of rights as provided for in the constitution in the application of company law. The panel will have powers similar to those currently vested in the srp. The new companies act master builders kwazulunatal. Substitution of section 86 of act 71 of 2008 45 55. Mexico, new zealand, turkey and the us were released in 2008, 2009 and 2011.
The medicines and related substances amendment act 72 of 2008 aims. The companies act implications for directors and prescribed. Whereas the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, requires national legislation to provide for the. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. Republic of south africa companies act, 2008 memorandum of incorporation name of company. Continued application of previous act to windingup and liquidation 10. Accounting records, financial statements, financial reporting. The cipc can issue guidance to the public by issuing explanatory notices outlining its procedures or publishing nonbinding opinions on the interpretation of any provisions of the act in terms of section 1882b of the companies act, 2008. Promote the development of the south african economy by. For guidance, the developers looked to south african company law for the 21st. Disputes concerning reservation or registration of company names 161. To provide for the incorporation, management and liquidation of companies. Act and the regulations particularly the qualifying criteria set out in regulation 3 of the regulations.
Existing close corporations can elect to continue to exist until deregistered, dissolved or converted into a private company governed under the new companies act. This information should be considered in conjunction with the act itself. There are some essential things you would need to know before you decide to incorporate a company in south africa. Act to amend the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996, so as to further regulate the determination of political party participation in provincial delegations to the national council of provinces. South african national energy development institute employees and conditions of service. The application of section 90 of the companies act, 2008. The companies act 61 of 1973 the previous act was repealed on 1 may 2011. This act makes significant changes to south african law, including the capital rules. The companies act 71 of 2008 the act was signed into law on 8 april 2011 and its commencement date was 1 may 2011. Guidelines for corporate law reform may 2004, a policy document developed by.
General preservation of regulations, rights, duties, notices and other instruments 12. Preservation and continuation of court proceedings and orders 11. Companies act 2008 notes on the guide to companies act no 71 of 2008 2 1. The business rescue provisions of the act are designed to facilitate the rehabilitation of a company that is financially distressed by providing for the temporary supervision of the company, and the management of its affairs, business and property, by a business rescue practitioner in substitution for the companys board and prior management. Arrangement of sections chapter 1 interpretation, purpose and application part a interpretation 1. Republic of south africa credit rating services bill draft for public comment as approved by cabinet on 26 july 2011 as introduced in the national assembly proposed section 75. You will find below the key extracts from the south africa companies act along with the full act. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Companies act no 71 of 2008 western cape government. For guidance, the developers looked to south african company law for the 21st century. Bg page 2 16072012 neither the short nor the long standard form of memorandum of incorporation for a non profit. Protection for whistleblowers part b rights to seek speci. From the guidelines to the companies act 2008 ti an overview of company law reform in south africa.
Levels of bargaining in south africa under the labour relations act. Fourteenth amendment of the constitution of south africa. This moi was adopted by special resolution passed on 30 november 2012 in substitution for the existing. Companies act 28 of 2004 gg 3362 brought into force on.
Da 2010 db openuct dp university of cape town j1 acta juridica lk pb university of cape town py 2010 sm 006546 t1 an overview of company law reform in south africa. This page is continuously updated to ensure that you can stay up date on the companies law of south africa. Rsm south africa is a member of the rsm network and trades. Southern africa labour and development research unit saldru and. One of the effects of the new companies act of 2008 is the phasing out of close corporations. Be it enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. South africa companies act 2008 south africa company law.
Employment and inequality outcomes in south africa oecd. Recently, south africa has undergone a major process of law reform, culminating in the companies act no. School of business and economics, monash south africa lesley stainbank school of accounting, economics and finance, university of kwazulunatal accepted. Medicines and related substances amendment act 72 of 2008. Guidelines for corporate law reform may 2004, a policy document. Understanding the new companies act pwc south africa. T he new companies act has also creat ed the new category of stateowned companies.
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