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How things work, and how to do them.
Choosing premises
Made once and lived with for years. Businesses routinely choose on rent per square metre, which is the least important factor in whether the premises work.
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What this obliges you to do
Requirements that attach to operating in premises and leases.
Register with the Compensation Fund
Workplace injury cover, and the letter of good standing customers ask for.
Compensation Fundannual return of earningsMunicipal business licence
Required for food, health and body treatments, and public entertainment.
your municipalityonce, then renewalZoning consent
The property must be zoned for what you intend to do on it.
your municipalityonceSignage approval
Almost all outdoor signage needs approval, including vehicle branding in some cases.
your municipalityonce per signCIDB registration and grading
Required for construction work for the state. The grade caps what you may bid for.
CIDBperiodic renewalCertificate of compliance
For electrical installations, including backup power. Your insurer may ask for it.
registered electricianon installation
A general description, not legal advice — requirements and thresholds change. Confirm the current position with the authority named.
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What they offer
Services in this section, and how many businesses offer each.
Who does this in Pretoria
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Bene Ba EL Holdings
We are in people's business and time is our reward. Bene Ba EL Holdings was established in 2015 August and…
Central Developments Property Group
Central Developments was established in 2002 and develops residential property for medium to high-income…
CitiProtection Armed Response
A south African owned and managed provider of alarm systems linked to fast and efficient armed response…
Happy Bee Removals
We provide a bee removal service in Pretoria, Johannesburg, North West, Limpopo. We are trained professionals…
JJE Property Inspections
We inspect properties for condition, supply reports, suggestions and cost estimates to address problems. All…
LeAgo Property Solutions
Pest control, Cleaning, Property Management
MaruCorporation
We provide reliable and effective cleaning services to Office premises, Homes, shopping centers, retail…
Meridian Finance
We are originators for residential and commercial property finance, business finance, and vehicle/asset…
Natural Photography
Specialising in the exquisite photography of: architecture and interiors, real estate, construction and…
Nethold Group
We buy commercial property vacant or tenanted. We provide commercial rentals and provide fully serviced…
Newurban Architects and Urban Designers
NEWURBAN is the result of 80 years of combined experience and a new integrated design approach. Our team of…
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