NPC (Non-Profit Company)
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What is NPC (Non-Profit Company)?
An NPC is a company registered for public benefit, without shareholders – profits cannot be distributed.
NPC (Non-Profit Company) explained
NPCs register at CIPC like other companies and often seek SARS approval as Public Benefit Organisations for tax exemption and donor deductions.
Who it applies to: Non-profit initiatives needing a formal entity.
Cost: Same CIPC registration fees as a company.
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Official source: CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission)
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