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An IP Primer for Start-ups in South Africa
https://spoor.com/an-ip-primer-for-start-ups-in-south-africa/
How to obtain B-BBEE certification
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/manage-your-business/manage-your-company/bbbee/
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Legislation
https://www.fic.gov.za/Documents/FIC%20Act%20Web%20File.pdf
Requirements for ongoing compliance as a Tax Exempt Institution
https://www.sars.gov.za/faq/faq-what-are-the-requirements-that-must-be-complied-with-by-an-approved-pbo/
Anti-money laundering and financial crime: Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a38-010.pdf
National Health Act (NHA)
https://www.sahpra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/National-Health-Act.pdf
South Africa’s policy and legislative framework for biodiversity
https://www.sanbi.org/biodiversity/science-into-policy-action/biodiversity-policy/
Starting a co-operative in South Africa
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/starting-co-operative
Anti-money laundering and financial crime: Prevention of Organised Crime Act 1998
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a121-98.pdf
Doing business in South Africa:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjV4sqdw5D2AhVIgFwKHZwSAH4QFnoECCcQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bowmanslaw.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F11%2FGuide-Doing-Business-in-SA-1.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1hOaEwyANwiGJyfXiO8lRW
National Payment System Act 78 of 1998
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a78-98.pdf
How to register for UIF
https://ufiling.labour.gov.za/uif/terms-and-conditions
Intelletual Property from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act 2008
https://nipmo.dst.gov.za/resources/legislation
GUIDELINE 4.2 OF 2019 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
https://nipmo.dst.gov.za/uploads/files/Guideline4-2of2019_IPownership_9-Oct-19-Final.pdf
Who should register on the Central Supplier Database?
https://secure.csd.gov.za
Starting a business and tax
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/small-businesses/starting-a-business-and-tax/
Register for VAT
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/my-business-and-tax/register-for-vat/
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
http://www.treasury.gov.za/legislation/PFMA/act.pdf
The life sciences regulatory regime in South Africa
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=aa9484e2-7dc3-41c6-bcd6-fdaf7c76909a
IPFPFRD Act Regulations 2018
https://nipmo.dst.gov.za/resources/legislation
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Codes of Good Practice
http://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial-and-non-financial-support/b-bbee/broad-based-black-economic-empowerment/
Business Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
Immigration Act 13 of 2002 | South African Government
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjW5b7LjOH1AhXoQkEAHZhxDZQQFnoECAgQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.za%2Fdocuments%2Fimmigration-act&usg=AOvVaw1PyYuaxXCVluBmrvTBwskK
How to register as a financial service provider with FAIS
https://www.fsca.co.za/Regulated%20Entities/Pages/LR-FAIS.aspx
Domesticate a foreign company in South Africa
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/register-your-business/companies/register-external-foreign-company/domesticate-foreign-company/
IP and Business: Launching a New Product: freedom to operate
https://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2005/05/article_0006.html
SARB Directive 2 of 2007 for System Operators
https://www.pasa.org.za/docs/default-source/default-document-library/resources/sarb-directive-2-of-2007-for-system-operators-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=2
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR GMOs IN SOUTH AFRICA
http://biosafety.org.za/cms/modules/media/scripts/documents/document.handler.php?media_files_id=853
IP Protection Checklist for Tech Startups
https://www.covafrica.com/2018/06/ip-protection-checklist-for-tech-startups/
Difference between registering an external company, and domesticating a foreign company in South Africa
https://www.onlinemoi.co.za/domesticated-external-and-foreign-companies
Freedom to operate conundrum
https://blogs.sun.ac.za/iplaw/2021/04/21/freedom-to-operate-conundrum/
Work Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
Registering your business for tax
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/small-businesses/starting-a-business-and-tax/registering/
Protecting your Intellectual Property
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/protecting-your-intellectual-property
Critical Skills Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
Why register on the Central Supplier Database?
https://secure.csd.gov.za
Data protection: Protection of Personal Information Act 2013 (POPIA)
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/3706726-11act4of2013protectionofpersonalinforcorrect.pdf
The pros and cons of registering for VAT in South Africa
https://mg.co.za/article/2015-03-27-00-the-pros-and-cons-of-vat/
Obtaining a licence as an insurance company in South Africa
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiQn7zEzPT1AhW0QkEAHdTjBK4QFnoECDUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffpm.co.za%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FFSB-License-Short-Term-Insurance-Brokers.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1klmMqq_RsFu619GsouQMs
Requirements for setting up a Tax Exempt institution with SARS
https://www.sars.gov.za/faq/faq-what-are-the-requirements-and-conditions-that-the-founding-document-of-an-organisation-must-comply-with/
Intra-company Transfer Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
How to register a business with CIPC
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/register-your-business/
SMME Toolkit: Intellectual Property
https://smetoolkit.businesspartners.co.za/en/legalinsurance/intellectual-property
SARB Directive 1 of 2007 for Third Party Payments Providers
https://www.pasa.org.za/docs/default-source/default-document-library/resources/sarb-directive-1-of-2007-third-party-payments-providers-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=2
Non-bank players must have formal authorisation from the PASA to participate in the payment system: National Payment System Act (No. 78 of 1998)
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a78-98.pdf
How to register a new business with CIPC
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiX1--gz-D1AhW0QUEAHQU0CpAQFnoECAQQAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cipc.co.za%2Ffiles%2F6914%2F1102%2F7352%2FStep_by_step_guide_-_Private_company_registration_v1_0.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2bkrT_KvKG9eXKk86PGq7D
COMPANY AND DOMAIN NAMES CAN NOW BE REGISTERED TOGETHER
https://smesouthafrica.co.za/attention-startups-company-domain-names-can-now-registered-together/
Critical Skills List, Administrative Fines & other notices
http://www.dha.gov.za/images/immigration_critical_skills.pdf
Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/36121a.pdf
SAHPRA: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
https://www.sahpra.org.za
South African Bioeconomy Strategy
https://www.bioeconomy.co.za/about
How to register for Turnover Tax
SARB Directive 2 of 2006 Early Debit Orders
https://www.pasa.org.za/docs/default-source/default-document-library/resources/edodirective_2006.pdf?sfvrsn=2
How to register for COIDA
https://coidregistration.co.za
IN-DEPTH: The tangled web of medical device regulation in SA
https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2020/09/03/in-depth-the-tangled-web-of-medical-device-regulation-in-sa/
FinTech in South Africa: overview
https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-014-7399?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true
How to start an insurance company in South Africa?
https://mysouthafrica.co.za/how-to-start-an-insurance-company-in-south-africa/
South African Reserve Bank Act Nr. 90 of 1989
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201503/act-90-1989.pdf
CIPC: What is IP?
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/trade-marks-patents-designs-copyright/what-ip/
Consumer protection: The Consumer Protection Act 2008
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/32186_467.pdf
NIPMO Guideliness
https://nipmo.dst.gov.za/uploads/files/NIPMO-Guideline8.1-of-2021_final_March2021.pdf
FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001)
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a38-010.pdf
Analysis: How to comply with B-BBEE
https://www.accountancysa.org.za/analysis-qualifying-how-to-comply-with-b-bbee/
Position paper on Electronic Money
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PP2009_01.pdf
How to write the perfect business plan in 9 steps
https://www.shopify.co.za/blog/business-plan
Setting up a business: sole proprietorship, partnership, or private company? What to consider when selecting the most appropriate structure for your new business.
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/financial-advisor-views/setting-up-a-business-sole-proprietorship-partnership-or-private-company/
Insurance Act 18 of 2017
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201801/41388gon32insuranceact2017.pdf
Five steps to choosing an excellent name for your new business
https://www.timeslive.co.za/sebenza-live/features/2017-11-03-five-steps-to-choosing-an-excellent-name-for-your-new-business/
How to do business with the South African government
https://www.businessinsider.co.za/here-is-how-to-do-business-with-the-government-2018-7
SMME Toolkit: What is a Patent?
https://smetoolkit.businesspartners.co.za/en/content/what-patent
THE MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT, 1965 (ACT NO. 101 OF 1965) AS AMENDED
https://www.sahpra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Medicines-and-Related-Substances-Act_101-of-1965_Act_GG-40869_2017-05-26.pdf
Obtaining permission from the Reserve Bank for international money transfers
https://www.resbank.co.za/en/home/what-we-do/financial-surveillance/FinSurvFAQ
What is Turnover Tax?
https://www.sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/turnover-tax/
Long-term insurance act, Act 52 of 1998
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiCj_3-yvT1AhWVgVwKHZxmAAMQFnoECBUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.za%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fgcis_document%2F201409%2Fa52-98.pdf&usg=AOvVaw0ODw3qLNrL2x9fGbxI5Td4
Constitution of the Payments Association of South Africa
http://www.pasa.org.za/docs/default-source/default-document-library/0-pasa-constitution.pdf?sfvrsn=2
Registering your Co-operative
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/register-your-business/co-operatives/
Your business and the law
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/red-tape-reduction/our-guides-and-resources/starting-your-own-small-business/your-business-and-law
Supplier self-regulation process
https://secure.csd.gov.za/Home/RegistrationProcess
General work Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
Employing staff
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/small-businesses/employing-staff/
How to register for VAT on eFiling
https://www.sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/value-added-tax/how-to-register-for-vat-on-efiling/
Definition of the life sciences sector
https://www.scilife.io/glossary/life-science
Register an External (foreign) Company in South Africa
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/register-your-business/companies/register-external-foreign-company/
What SA fintech startups should know about dealing with regulations
https://ventureburn.com/2019/05/what-sa-fintech-startups-should-know-about-dealing-with-regulations/
How to decide between trading as a sole proprietor or formal registration?
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/register-your-business/you-decide/
Documents required: Financial Independent Application
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/permanent-res/10-immigration-services/966-documents-required-financial-independent-applicant
Obtaining a licence to operate an equity exchange in South Africa
https://www.fsca.co.za/Regulated%20Entities/Pages/LR-Capital-Markets.aspx
What is the difference between turnover tax and income tax?
Short-term insurance act, Act 53 of 1998
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj3s5yLy_T1AhVDUMAKHX6JAzEQFnoECAwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.za%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fgcis_document%2F201409%2Fa53-98.pdf&usg=AOvVaw26tsU6TAgYg71QJCy4QooL
Tax exempt organisations
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/tax-exempt-organisations/
IFWG: Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group hosted by the Reserve Bank
https://www.resbank.co.za/en/home/quick-links/fintech
Position Paper on Risk Reduction Measures for Payment Clearing Houses in the NPS
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PP2000_01.pdf
How to formally register a business in South Africa
https://www.doingbusiness.org.za/starting-a-business/how-to-register-a-business/
Banks Act (previously known as Deposit-taking Institutions Act) 94 of 1990
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201503/act-94-1990s.pdf
Cybersecurity: Cybercrimes Act
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202106/44651gon324.pdf
SAHPRA: Licences and Permits
https://www.sahpra.org.za/licences-and-permits/
Sworn Affidavit - B-BBEE Qualifying Small Enterprise - General
http://www.thedtic.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/BEE_Affidavit-QSE-Gen.pdf
NEW IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS
http://www.dha.gov.za/images/final_Immigration_Regulations_2014_1.pdf
SAHPRA: Regulatory guideliness
https://www.sahpra.org.za/guidelines/
Why a .za domain will take your business to the next level
https://businesstech.co.za/news/industry-news/452376/why-a-za-domain-will-take-your-business-to-the-next-level/
Sworn Affidavit - B-BBEE Exempted Micro Enterprise
http://www.cipc.co.za/files/7914/3254/0704/Sample_of_affidavit.pdf
What are the requirements for a micro business to qualify for turnover tax?
http://FAQ: What are the requirements for a micro business to qualify for turnover tax?
How to register as a payment provider with PASA
http://authorisation.pasa.org.za
How to start a business in South Africa
https://www.sami.co.za/images/starting_business.pdf
Building a biotech start-up ecosystem in South Africa: Lessons learned at CPGR through 3 years of involvement
https://www.cpgr.org.za/building-a-biotech-start-up-ecosystem-in-south-africa-lessons-learned-at-cpgr-through-3-years-of-involvement/
Position Paper on Bank Models in the National Payment System
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PP2007_01.pdf
A short introduction to B-BBEE scorecards
https://smetoolkit.businesspartners.co.za/en/content/short-introduction-b-bbee-scorecards
List of regulations to Immigration Act
https://www.gov.za/documents/immigration-act-regulations-2
When to register for VAT
https://www.sars.gov.za/businesses-and-employers/my-business-and-tax/register-for-vat/
SA Companies Act 71 of 2008
http://www.cipc.co.za/files/2413/9452/7679/CompaniesAct71_2008.pdf
Statutory requirements to register a business
https://smetoolkit.businesspartners.co.za/en/content/statutory-requirements-register-business
Understanding Turnover Tax
https://www.oldmutual.co.za/articles/everything-small-business-owners-need-to-know-about-tax
Position Paper on Virtual Position Paper on Virtual Currencies
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/Virtual%20Currencies%20Position%20Paper%20%20Final_02of2014.pdf
Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973)
https://www.sahpra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hazardous-Substances-Act-15-1973-1-min_compressed.pdf
Fintech Scoping in South Africa
http://www.treasury.gov.za/comm_media/press/2020/WB081_Fintech%20Scoping%20in%20SA_20191127_final%20(002).pdf
Corporate Visa: Different types of Visas for South Africa
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas
Position paper on Common Monetary Area (CMA) Cross-border Payments
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/CMA%20Position%20Paper%2002_2013.pdf
National Credit Act Act No. 34 of 2005
https://www.justice.gov.za/mc/vnbp/act2005-034.pdf
Anti-money laundering and financial crime: Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2003
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a12-04.pdf
What is the Central Supplier Database?
http://ocpo.treasury.gov.za/Resource_Centre/CSD/Supplier%20Leaflet.pdf
How to register as a Credit Provider
https://barnardinc.co.za/2018/06/11/how-to-register-as-a-national-credit-provider/
Sign up on the eTenders portal of the South African government
https://www.etenders.gov.za
CSIR Entrepreneurs-in-residence (EIR) model
https://www.csir.co.za/sites/default/files/CSIR-Entrepreneurs-in-residence-EIR-brief-overview.pdf
Position paper on Access to the National Payment System
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PP2011_02.pdf
Position Paper confirming the SARB’s support for the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures published by the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and the Technical Committee of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PPNPS01_2013PFMIs.pdf
CIPC: Types of IP Protection
http://www.cipc.co.za/index.php/trade-marks-patents-designs-copyright/what-ip/
Regulation of GMOs in South Africa: Relevant Acts, regulations & guidelines
http://biosafety.org.za/information/dig-deeper/compliance/relevant-acts-regulations--guidelines
Registering for Employees’ Tax [Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE)]
https://www.sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/pay-as-you-earn/registering/
Starting a Business as a foreigner in South Africa
https://www.intergate-immigration.com/starting-business-foreigner-south-africa.php/
Position paper on Interoperability
https://www.resbank.co.za/RegulationAndSupervision/NationalPaymentSystem(NPS)/Legal/Documents/Position%20Paper/PP2011_01.pdf
Registering a .co.za domain in South Africa
http://www.cipc.co.za/files/9615/1722/0219/DomainNameServices_FAQ.pdf
Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) 37 of 2002
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/a37-020.pdf
B-BBEE Codes, B-BBEE Acts, Strategies and Policies
http://www.thedtic.gov.za/financial-and-non-financial-support/b-bbee/b-bbee-codes-b-bbee-acts-strategies-policies/
National Biotechnology Strategy for South Africa
https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/biotechstrat0.pdf
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