# Lion Co | Lion Tax & Accounting (Pty) Ltd — Full Reference Knowledge Base > Complete machine-readable specification of services, regulatory credentials, South African CIPC & SARS compliance procedures, and frequently asked questions for Lion Co (`https://lionco.co.za`, formerly `liontaxandaccounting.co.za`). --- ## 1. Corporate Identity & Regulatory Credentials (E-E-A-T) - **Brand Name**: Lion Co / Lion Tax & Accounting - **Legal Entity Name**: Lion Tax & Accounting (Pty) Ltd - **Company Registration Number (CIPC)**: 2021/796955/07 - **SARS Registered Tax Practitioner Number**: PR0097238 - **SAIT Membership Number**: 27139 (South African Institute of Taxation) - **Date Founded**: 1 October 2021 - **Managing Director**: CJS Grove (Stiaan Grove) - **Primary Domain**: https://lionco.co.za (Migrated permanently via 301 redirect from `https://liontaxandaccounting.co.za`) - **Verified Track Record**: - 5,000+ successful SARS tax and statutory submissions. - R10,000,000+ (R10M+) in legal tax savings delivered for South African individuals and SMEs. - Ranked among the Top 50 Accounting Firms in Pretoria for accuracy, compliance, and client satisfaction. ### Office Locations & Contact Channels - **Pretoria East / Menlyn Maine Office**: Colab, Park Lane West Building, 194 Bancor Ave, Menlyn Maine, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa - **Pretoria North / Montana Office**: 429 Dr Van Der Merwe Rd, Montana, Pretoria, 0151, South Africa - **Telephone**: +27 83 293 9972 (`083 293 9972`) - **Direct WhatsApp**: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=+270832939972&text=Hello,%20I%20am%20looking%20for%20accounting%20or%20tax%20assistance - **Email**: info@liontaxandaccounting.co.za - **Social Profiles**: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lion__co/ and https://www.instagram.com/lion_acc_tax/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lion-Tax-100063586717783/ --- ## 2. Detailed Service Catalog ### 2.1 SARS Tax Practitioner & Tax Consulting Services (`/tax-practitioner-pretoria`) 1. **Corporate Income Tax (`ITR14`)**: Annual tax computation, capital allowances, wear-and-tear schedules, small business corporation (`SBC`) tax rate optimization, and SARS eFiling submission. 2. **Individual Income Tax (`ITR12`)**: Salary earners, commission earners, independent contractors, rental property owners, capital gains tax (`CGT`), travel logbook claims, medical aid tax credits, and retirement annuity deductions. 3. **Provisional Tax (`IRP6`)**: Bi-annual (August and February) and voluntary third top-up provisional tax estimates to prevent SARS underestimation penalties. 4. **VAT Registration & Submissions (`VAT201`)**: Voluntary and compulsory VAT registration (threshold R1 million taxable supplies in 12 months), bi-monthly VAT201 reconciliations, and SARS VAT refund verification audits. 5. **SARS Audit Representation, Objections & Disputes**: Full representation by Registered Tax Practitioner (`PR0097238`) for SARS verification requests, supporting document uploads, Notices of Objection (`NOO`), Notices of Appeal (`NOA`), Penalty Remission requests (`RFR`), and Compromise/Payment Deferral agreements. 6. **Tax Clearance Status (`TCS`) PINs**: Good standing PINs for government tenders, foreign investment allowances, and supplier onboarding. ### 2.2 Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services (`/accounting-services-pretoria`) 1. **Monthly Accounting & Bookkeeping**: Cloud accounting setup and monthly processing on Xero, Sage Business Cloud, and QuickBooks; bank reconciliations; accounts payable/receivable; and fixed asset registers. 2. **Monthly Management Accounts**: Executive financial packs showing monthly profit & loss, gross/net margin trends, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance commentary. 3. **Annual Financial Statements (`AFS`)**: Compilation and independent review of IFRS and IFRS for SMEs compliant Annual Financial Statements required by the Companies Act 71 of 2008, CIPC, commercial banks, and SARS. 4. **Payroll Administration (`EMP201` / `EMP501`)**: - Monthly payslip generation and leave management. - Monthly `EMP201` return declarations (PAYE, SDL, UIF, ETI - Employment Tax Incentive). - Bi-annual `EMP501` employer reconciliations (May and October) and employee `IRP5` / `IT3(a)` tax certificate generation via SARS e@syFile. - Department of Employment and Labour UIF (`uFiling`) declarations and Compensation Fund (`COIDA` Return of Earnings / Letter of Good Standing). 5. **Director Drawings, Accountant Confirmation Letters & Solvency Certificates**: OfficialSAIT/Practitioner signed confirmation of income/drawings letters for vehicle finance, home loans (bonds), and visa applications. ### 2.3 CIPC Company Registration & Corporate Secretarial (`/business/company-registration-a-comprehensive-guide`) 1. **Turnkey Private Company (`(Pty) Ltd`) Registration Package**: - CIPC Name Reservation (`CoR 9.1` / `CoR 9.4`) - Incorporation & Registration Certificate (`CoR 14.3`) - Standard or Customized Memorandum of Incorporation (`MOI` - `CoR 15.1A` / `CoR 15.1B`) - Automatic SARS Income Tax Reference Number issuance - B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit for Exempted Micro Enterprises (`EME` under R10M turnover) - Share Certificates & Company Register - Business Bank Account initiation with major South African commercial banks (FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Absa, Mercantile/Capitec Business) 2. **Other Entity Formations**: Non-Profit Companies (`NPC`), Personal Liability Companies (`Inc`), Holding & Subsidiary Group Structures, and Business Trusts. 3. **CIPC Post-Registration Maintenance**: - Mandatory CIPC Beneficial Ownership (`BO`) Register filings - CIPC Annual Returns (`CoR 30.1`) & Financial Accountability Supplements (`FAS` / iXBRL) - Director Appointments/Resignations (`CoR 39`) - Registered Address Changes (`CoR 21.1`) and Company Name Amendments (`CoR 15.2`) --- ## 3. South African Company Registration Reference Guide (2026) ### Documents Required to Register a Company in South Africa - Clear certified copy or smart ID card (both sides) of all proposed directors and incorporators (or valid passport for foreign nationals). - Proof of residential address for each director (not older than 3 months). - Physical and postal business address in South Africa. - 1 to 4 proposed company names in order of preference. - Email address and South African cell phone number for each director (required for CIPC OTP verification). - Shareholding split percentages for each shareholder. ### Typical Turnaround Times - **Name Reservation**: 2 to 24 hours via CIPC electronic filing. - **Company Incorporation (`CoR 14.3`)**: 24 to 72 business hours once all directors complete OTP verification and submit ID documentation. - **SARS Income Tax Number**: Issued automatically alongside CIPC registration. --- ## 4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### Do you handle SARS audits and disputes? Yes. As a SARS Registered Tax Practitioner (`PR0097238`) and SAIT Member (`27139`), Lion Co represents individuals and companies directly before SARS. We manage audit verifications, compile legal tax schedules, lodge formal objections (`NOO`), and negotiate payment arrangements so clients never have to deal with SARS queues. ### How long does company registration take in South Africa? Once we receive the directors' ID documents and contact details, name reservation takes 2–24 hours and full `(Pty) Ltd` registration (`CoR 14.3` + SARS Income Tax Number + B-BBEE certificate) typically completes within 1 to 3 business days. ### Can foreigners register a company in South Africa? Yes. Foreign nationals can own 100% of the shares and serve as sole or co-directors of a South African `(Pty) Ltd` using a valid international passport. A physical South African registered office address is required. ### What is the difference between CIPC Annual Returns and SARS Tax Returns? - **CIPC Annual Returns**: Filed yearly with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (`CIPC`) in the anniversary month of your company's incorporation (along with Beneficial Ownership declarations) to keep the company legally active and prevent deregistration. - **SARS Income Tax Returns (`ITR14`)**: Filed yearly with the South African Revenue Service (`SARS`) within 12 months of your company's financial year-end to declare taxable income or assessed losses. Both are legally mandatory even if a company is dormant. ### Where is Lion Co located and do you assist clients outside Pretoria? Our physical offices are located in Menlyn Maine (Colab, Park Lane West Building, 194 Bancor Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0181) and Montana (429 Dr Van Der Merwe Rd, Pretoria, 0151). Through cloud accounting and digital workflows, we serve clients across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and nationwide across South Africa.