Waarom OptiHR

Hoe ons help

deadlines met

CIPC filings & compliance

Annual returns, director changes, share transfers, and MOI amendments — filed correctly and on time. Late filings carry penalties and risk deregistration.

audit-ready

Statutory records & registers

We maintain your share register, directors' register, and beneficial ownership records — accurate, current, and ready for inspection.

properly documented

Board resolutions & governance

Board decisions need to be recorded the right way. We draft resolutions, take minutes, and keep your governance defensible if a decision is ever challenged.

Ons Proses

Wat ons dek

Annual return preparation and submission to CIPC — deadlines tracked on your behalf

Director appointment, resignation, and change notifications

Share allotment, transfer, and buyback registrations

MOI amendments and special resolutions

Beneficial ownership disclosures and CIPC compliance monitoring

Maintenance of statutory registers — directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners

Share certificates and transfer documentation

Board meeting notices, agendas, and minute-taking

Drafting board resolutions for all major company decisions

AGM and shareholder meeting support — notices, resolutions, and minutes

MOI and shareholder agreement review for governance gaps

Director service agreements and powers of attorney

Corporate governance advisory — fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, Companies Act compliance

Proactive regulatory deadline tracking (CIPC, relevant filings)

Aflewerings

Wat jy kry

Zero missed CIPC deadlines — annual returns and filings submitted on time

Statutory registers that are accurate, current, and ready for inspection

Professionally drafted board and shareholder resolutions

Independent governance advice protecting directors from inadvertent breaches

Investor- and audit-ready records when you need them

Ideaal Vir

Wie ons mee werk

Private companies (Pty Ltd) wanting professional governance without the cost of a full-time appointment

Companies missing CIPC deadlines or facing penalties and deregistration risk

Businesses preparing for investment, mergers, or sale that need clean governance records

Family-run and fast-growing companies formalising governance as they scale

Ons Voordeel

Hoekom OptiHR kies

Legal expertise built in — Our founder is an admitted attorney with direct knowledge of the Companies Act, corporate law, and governance requirements. This is not form-filing; it is legal-grade governance support.

Practical, not over-engineered — Private companies don't need the formality of listed entities. We balance professionalism with the realities of how private companies actually operate.

Affordable alternative to a full-time appointment — Get professional company secretary support at a fraction of the cost of hiring someone full-time.

Integrated with HR and labour law — Unlike standalone company secretary providers, we integrate corporate governance with HR compliance and employment frameworks, giving you a single accountable partner.

Regsraamwerk

Wetgewing wat van toepassing is

governance obligations for private companies

Companies Act

Even (Pty) Ltd companies must comply with the Companies Act — maintaining registers, filing with CIPC, and documenting board decisions correctly.

annual returns and director updates

CIPC

All companies must file annual returns and notify CIPC of changes to directors, registered addresses, and share structure within prescribed timeframes.

Common questions about company secretary services

Gereelde vrae

Answers to questions we hear from business owners and directors about CIPC compliance and 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?

What our clients say

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