Shelf Companies
Need a company ready to trade immediately? Our shelf companies are pre-registered, aged, and available for immediate transfer — perfect for urgent tenders and contracts.
What is a Shelf Company?
A shelf company (also known as a ready-made company) is a company that has already been registered with CIPC and has been "aged" on the shelf — meaning it's ready for immediate use.
Unlike registering a new company from scratch, a shelf company allows you to start trading immediately, making it ideal for:
- Urgent tender submissions
- Time-sensitive contracts
- Businesses that need to trade immediately
- Avoiding lengthy registration delays
Shelf Company vs New PTY
Which one is right for your business?
Shelf Company
- Ready to trade immediately
- Already registered with CIPC
- Aged company — appears established
- Perfect for urgent tenders
- Transfer takes 1-2 business days
New PTY Company
- Choose your own company name
- Registered from scratch
- Takes 3-5 business days
- Full control over company details
- Ideal for new businesses
Available Shelf Company Packages
Choose the package that fits your business needs.
Standard Shelf Company
- Company Registration Number
- Company Name (pre-selected)
- Income Tax Number
- Director Amendments
- Address Change
- FNB Business A/C (Optional)
VAT Shelf Company
- Everything in Standard Shelf Company
- VAT Registration Number
- VAT Registration Certificate
- Ready for VAT invoicing
Premium Shelf Company
- Everything in VAT Shelf Company
- B-BBEE Certificate
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- Company Profile
- Tender-ready package
Why Choose a Shelf Company?
The smart choice for businesses that need to trade immediately.
Immediate Trading
Start trading the same day — no waiting for CIPC registration.
Aged Company
An established registration date that looks more credible to clients and banks.
Tender Ready
Perfect for urgent tender submissions and government contracts.
Fully Compliant
All shelf companies are fully CIPC and SARS compliant.