Incorporation Team Draft Project Topic (Complete/Incomplete)

Example requirements to operate a private courier service: (for-profit) (https://www.gov.za/services/communication/unreserved-postal-service)

Private individuals or businesses may apply for a licence to operate an unreserved postal or courier service. Registration is valid for a period of three year from the date of issue of a registration certificate.

(mention something about the papers needed to get the license to operate)

Requirements non-profit educational institution: You must first register as a private higher education institution with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to have the legal authority to offer higher education programs.

The purpose of registration is to ensure that:

private institutions offer quality education the public is protected against unscrupulous and exploitative operators the student obtains qualifications that are aligned with the Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF) and registered on the NQF the education system meets the goals of transforming South Africa in accordance with government policy and legislation private institutions comply with the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act 101 of 1997).

The programmes of private institutions must be registered with the DHET, accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)(link is external) and registered on the NQF by the South African Qualifications Authority (Saqa)(link is external). The programmes must be recognised nationally as well as internationally.

At least 18 months before your institution wishes to operate you must submit an application for registration to the Registrar of Private Higher Education institutions. An Application for Conversion must be submitted by the date determined by the Registrar (Director-General).

How long does it take First-time registration: 18 months before the institution opens for registration. For amendment: 12 months before the amendment comes into effect. For conversion: as determined by the Registrar.

How much does it cost R500.

Forms to complete Forms are available at the Department of Higher Education and Training:

Application for registration as a Private Higher Education Institution, form APX -01 Application for Amendment, form APX-02 Application for Conversion, form APX-03