Starting your own security company in South Africa can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of paperwork and compliance administration associated with SA’s private security industry. To make things simpler for you, we’ve listed all the vital documentation you need to start a security company in South Africa, besides PSIRA: Company Registration Employer Tax Registration UIF or SDL Registration* * If Applicable COID Registration and a Letter of Good Standing* * If Applicable A Business Plan B-BBEE Affidavit or Certificate According to new legislation if you have a turnover of less than R10 million, you need a BEE Affidavit. If you need a BEE Affidavit, then click here so that we can assist. Other Security Associations in South Africa: Registering for these associations is not compulsory, but it can be very helpful to keep you up-to-date with your industry, and if they are relevant to your operations. ESDA – Electronic Security Distributors Association SASA – Security Association of South Africa SAIDSA – South African Intruder Detection Services Association SASSETA – Safety & Security Sector Education & Training Authority   You can read about how we helped Elisheba Security and Cleaning Services get started and Tender compliant in only two months here