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Do I need a Witness to sign my documents?
“Does a Witness need to sign this document?”, is a common question. GCM Legal discusses when witnesses are necessary and when they are not.
What information should be on my Letterhead?
Does your business have a Letterhead? Did you know that Letterheads are required to have certain information in terms of South African Law?
What are minority shareholders’ appraisal rights?
Can minority shareholders force the majority to act in a certain way? Appraisal rights can be used to achieve this in certain circumstances.
Am I Responsible for the actions of my Employee and what is Vicarious Liability?
This article explains how employers can be held responsible for the actions of employees through the legal principle of Vicarious Liability.
How long does a debt last? … Legal prescription in South Africa
Legal Prescription is a legal principle that sets out how long someone has to collect a debt. Here we discuss how prescription effects you.
Part 2 – How to sell your business? 4 Things to consider
Do you want to sell your business? If your answer is “yes”, you will find this second part of our article on selling your business helpful.
Part 1 – How to sell your business? 4 Things to consider
Do you want to sell your business? If your answer is “yes”, you will find this first part of our article on selling your business helpful.
Restraint of Trade Clauses – What do they mean and are they legal?
A restraint of trade is a common provision in commercial contracts. They are intended to provide protection but they may not be legal.
Choice of Business Structures in South Africa : Sole Proprietor : PART 5
The South African company system is well developed and regulated. Here we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a Sole Proprietor.
Choice of Business Structures in South Africa : Partnerships : PART 4
The South African company system is well developed and regulated. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Partnerships.
Choice of Business Structures in South Africa : Personal Liability Companies : PART 3
The South African company system is well developed and regulated. Here we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Personal Liability Companies.
Choice of Business Structures in South Africa : Public Companies : PART 2
The South African company system is well developed and regulated. Here we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Public Companies.
Choice of Business Structures in South Africa : Private Companies : PART 1
The South African company system is well developed and regulated. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Private Companies.
Glossary of Legal Terms
This article will provide explanations for many of the legal terms and words you will find on this website.
9 common clauses in franchise agreements explained.
A franchise can be a good way to start a business but being a franchisee can be onerous. This article explains so common franchise clauses.
Behind on your bond or car payments? What is a Section 129 Notice?
If you have finance from a credit provider and you fall behind on your payments, the credit provider must send you a Section 129 Notice.
Another 6 things to know about South African Companies.
In this article, we discuss another 6 useful things to know about South African Companies; this is part 2 of this article.
How to remove a director of a company in South Africa?
There are strict rules to follow when removing a director without consent, this article will help you understand to process involved.
Is it better to buy a property in my personal name or in the name of a trust?
There are pros and cons to putting a house in your personal name versus in a Trust. This article discusses the differences between these options.
6 things to know about South African Companies
In this article, we discuss 6 useful things to know about South African Companies; this article is part 1 of 2.
