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Investment

A Guide to the Real Economy

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Call Centre for Investors

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The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) provides a facilitation service to companies wanting to invest in South Africa. This is through a special unit within the dti called Trade and Investment South Africa or TISA. TISA maps investor needs with opportunities in each of the nine provinces.   Services include:- Providing information on:

Cape Town's Economy: Common Trends and Future Prospects

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Cape Town: A World-Class Business Location

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This publication highlights the advantages of investing or starting a business in Cape Town.

Cost of Doing Business in South Africa

(Guidelines, Manuals and Instructions) Department of Trade and Industry (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This guide provides information on the costs of doing business in South Africa, including start-up costs such as company registration, human resource costs, utilities costs and transportation costs. The guide also contains details on living costs in SA, and business incentives.

Information for International Traders

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The Department of Trade and Industry provides information to international traders on international trade administration, including:

Information for Potential Investors

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The Department of Trade and Industry provides detailed online information for potential investors in South Africa.   This includes information on:

Investors' Handbook

(Guidelines, Manuals and Instructions) Department of Trade and Industry (National) (The Government of South Africa)
This is a very detailed handbook containing information for potential investors including information on entry to and residence in SA, business entities and registration, restrictions on South African borrowing by foreign companies, intellectual property, acquiring and disposing of land, import and export permits, tax and reporting requirements, relevant laws and investment promotion agencies.

JSE Securities Exchange South Africa

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This site contains current financial data, and information on the JSE, JSE initiatives and listed companies.

Mitchells Plain Investment Hub

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Philippi East - Centre of the Cape Metro South East: Investment Opportunities

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This publication provides information on the Philippi East business district and the business and investment opportunities that exist in this area.

RSA Government Retail Bonds

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National Treasury launched RSA Retail Savings Bonds in 2004. The aim is to encourage households to start saving alongside business and government, while allowing investors to take control of their own savings portfolios, instead of investing through a third party.