Information and Documentation Required for the Transfer Process
FICA Documentation
Close Corporation:
- Copy of Identity Documents for all members.
- Income Tax number and VAT registration number – official document issued by SARS.
- Proof of business address.
- Copy of CK1/CK2/CIPRO.
Company:
- Proof of business address.
- Copy of Identity Documents for all Directors.
- Income Tax number and VAT registration number – official document issued by SARS.
- Company documents:
- CM1 – Certificate of Incorporation.
- CM22/CIPRO – Notice of Registered Office or Trading Address of Company.
- CM31 – Appointment of Auditors.
Estates:
- Copy of Identity Document for the Deceased.
- Copy of Death Certificate.
- Copy of Letter of Executorship.
- Copy of Letter of Authority – Issued by Master of High Court (Section 18 Estates).
- Copy of Power of Attorney – if 3rd Party Appointed to Assist Executor.
- Copy of Will.
Trust:
- Trust Deed or Founding Statement.
- Master’s Letter of Authority (local trust) or Foreign Authorization – appointing trustees.
- List of beneficiaries required if not named in Trust Deed.
- Income Tax numbers and VAT registration numbers.
- Copy of Identity Documents for all Trustees and Beneficiaries.
- Founder – copy of death certificate if deceased, copy of Identity Document, residential address and details. No proof of address required.
Seller Natural Person:
- Copy of Identity Document.
- Copy of Marriage Certificate.
- Copy of Ante-nuptial Contract.
- Proof of Income Tax number (IRP5).
- Proof of Residence not older than 3 months:
- Latest Council account.
- Latest Homeowners account.
- Latest Body Corporate account.
Purchaser Natural Person:
- Copy of Identity Document.
- Copy of Marriage Certificate.
- Copy of Ante-nuptial Contract.
- Proof of Income Tax number (IRP5).
- Proof of Residence not older than 3 months.
Additional Requirements for Sellers:
- Existing Title Deed (original required if there is no bond).
- Bond Account Details (name of the bank, bond account number).
- Municipal Account / Homeowners / Body Corporate Details.
Purchaser:
- Authority to Invest.