CAC Registration & Incorporation
Business Name Registration
A straightforward path to registering your business name with the Corporate Affairs Commission.
What this service is
Business Name Registration is the process of formally registering a sole proprietorship or partnership with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It gives your business a recognised legal name you can trade, invoice and open a business account under.
Who it's for
- Sole proprietors and freelancers
- Partnerships of two or more people
- Small and growing trading businesses
- Service-based businesses and consultants
- Entrepreneurs formalising an existing side business
What Joebelz Consult handles
- Business name availability search
- Name reservation with CAC
- Preparation of registration documentation
- Application submission
- Registration follow-up
- Delivery of your registration documentation
What you'll typically need
- Two to three proposed business names, in order of preference
- Valid means of identification for the proprietor(s)
- Passport photograph
- Nature of business/business activity
- Business address
- Phone number and email address
Our process
- 1
Submit your details
Share your proposed name(s), ID, and business information through our online form.
- 2
Name search & reservation
We check availability with CAC and reserve your preferred name.
- 3
Documentation & submission
We prepare your application and submit it to CAC on your behalf.
- 4
Follow-up & delivery
We track your application and deliver your registration documents once approved.
Frequently asked questions
No. A business name registers a sole proprietorship or partnership without creating a separate legal entity. A limited company is a distinct legal entity from its owners. We can help you decide which structure fits your goals.
We recommend two to three names in order of preference in case your first choice is unavailable.
Yes, many businesses start as a registered business name and later incorporate a limited company as they grow. We can guide you through that transition when you're ready.
Ready to start your business name registration?
Submit your details and our team will confirm your exact requirements.