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Chapter 13 - Small Business Law

Checklists

When starting a business

1. What type of business should you start?
   
2. Do you have a bank account?
   Decide in what name the bank account for the business should be opened.
3. Are you registered as a provisional taxpayer?
4. Should you consider registering as a vendor for VAT?
5. Are you registered with the Regional Services Council?
6. Do you need to apply for a business licence?
7. Do you need to apply for a liquor licence to sell alcohol?

You must go to the Liquor Board to apply for a liquor licence. The procedure is complicated and it is best to get a lawyer to help you.

1. Will you employ people?

• who work from their own homes?
• as casual employees?
• at your business?

Are you registered with the Receiver of Revenue for PAYE?
Are you registered with the Department of Labour for UIF/ SDL / Compensatin ?
Are you registered with the Department of Labour for Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases?

1. Do you need a loan to help start the business?
2. Do you need training in running a business?
3. Would you like to meet other small business owners?

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   Business licence types: example

Licence type	Type of business activity
7000	Sale and supply of meals Foodstuff that is prepared in the form of a meal
8001	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Baths or saunas Gymnasiums or health centres that offer saunas or turkish baths
8002	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Massage and infrared treatment Body massages or aromatherapy etcetera
8003	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Escort agency
8004	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Devices Business premises with 3 or more electronic machines
8005	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Pool, snooker or billiards tables Business premises with 3 or more tables
8006	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Nightclub or discotheque Dancing, raves, etcetera
8007	HEALTH AND ENTERTAINMENT: Cinema or theatre Shows, dinner theatre, bands, live shows, etcetera
9000	HAWKING IN MEALS Boerewors rolls, hamburgers, hot chips, etcetera

Note: You will have to pay an application fee for each of these licences. The local council will tell you what the fee is in each case. The Liquor Board in your Province is responsible for issuing licences to sell alcohol.