Comprehensive governance, compliance, and legal support.

Elite Assurance Package

The Elite Assurance Package by Mlangeni and Associates ensures your company meets all statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations — supporting sound governance, audit readiness, and stakeholder trust. Our expert team handles the administrative and legal complexities so you can focus on growth.

Statutory record maintenance refers to the structured upkeep of company documents and registers required by law, typically under corporate, tax, and labor legislation. It ensures the business remains compliant with national regulatory authorities, avoids penalties, and supports transparency, governance, and accountability.

This function is essential for legal compliance, audits, corporate governance, and stakeholder assurance.

Key Areas Covered

Company Secretarial Records

These are the core legal documents that establish and govern the company’s formal structure and changes over time.

Services Included:

• Maintenance of Statutory Registers

Includes registers of directors, shareholders, company secretaries, share allotments, share transfers, and charges.

• Annual Return Filing

Preparing and submitting CIPC annual returns and related documentation.

• Company Resolutions

Drafting and filing resolutions for appointments, resignations, dividend declarations, and

significant decisions.

• Changes to Company Structure

Filing updates on directors, shareholders, registered office, and company name.

• Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) Updates

Reviewing and updating the MOI in line with company changes or legal reforms.

Tax and Regulatory Compliance Records

These relate to filings with SARS and other statutory bodies to ensure the company meets its financial and operational obligations.

Services Included:

• SARS Documentation Management

Keeping updated copies of tax clearance certificates, VAT registrations, PAYE records, and

correspondence.

Employment and HR Compliance Records

These records ensure compliance with labor laws and regulatory bodies like the Department of Labour and Bargaining Councils.

Services Included:

• Employee Contracts and Policy Records

Storing signed employment agreements, disciplinary procedures, and workplace policies.

Industry-Specific and Other Regulatory Record

Where applicable, companies may be required to maintain industry-specific records or comply with licensing authorities.

Services Included:

• BEE Compliance Documentation

Maintaining BEE affidavits or certificates and supporting documents.

• Environmental or Health & Safety Registers

If applicable, documentation required under OHSA or other sectoral laws.

Company secretarial services are a critical function that ensures a business complies with the Companies Act and other statutory requirements. These services support governance, legal structure, and corporate compliance while ensuring directors and stakeholders can focus on strategic growth without administrative delays or legal risks.

This function applies to private companies, non-profits, and public entities, and is especially important for audit-readiness, investor trust, and long-term sustainability.

Core Services Offered

We handle the full process of registering a business and making legal structural changes.

Includes:
• Company registration with CIPC
• Name reservations and defensive name applications
• Conversion of business entities (e.g. CC to Pty Ltd)
• Changes to directors, shareholders, auditors, or company secretary

Maintenance of Statutory Registers and Records

Ongoing compliance with recordkeeping duties as required under the Companies Act.

Includes:
• Maintenance of the register of directors, shareholders, and company officers
• Share register and share certificate issuance
• Register of company charges or encumbrances
• Register of beneficial ownership (where applicable
• Register of resolutions and contracts

Board and Shareholder Governance Support

Assisting with proper governance procedures, decision documentation, and recordkeeping.

Includes:
• Drafting of board resolutions and shareholder resolutions
• Preparation of meeting notices, agendas, and minutes
• Attendance at board or shareholder meetings (if required)
• Advising directors on fiduciary duties and compliance obligations

Advisory and Legal Compliance Guidance

Helping you stay compliant with changing legal and regulatory requirements.

Includes:
• Interpretation of the Companies Act provisions and changes
• Advice on governance best practices and regulatory obligations
• Support during SARS, CIPC, or audit reviews
• Assistance with director resignations, removals, or conflict resolution

Company Deregistration or Restoration

Managing the legal process of winding down or reinstating a company.

Includes:
• Filing for voluntary deregistration with CIPC
• Preparing required resolutions and clearance confirmations
• Reinstating deregistered companies
• Assisting with outstanding CIPC returns and penalties