South African business

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Business in South Africa is vibrant and alive. Business varies from informal traders selling anything from potatoes to plastic ware.

Business may be incorporated in various forms including

  • Sole proprietor
  • Partnership
  • Closed Corporation
  • Private Limited Company
  • Public Limited Company

Banking in South Africa is more expensive than in most countries worldwide. Start up businesses in South Africa have a real problem with obtaining service from the banks. The Banking sector is considered by many to be intolerable.

Telephone costs are also some of the most expensive worldwide, Many businesses complain that after their accommodation costs the next most expensive bill is communication. 90 % of the population do not have access to broadband because of cost.