What You Need To Start A Business

What You Need To Start A Business
Certain businesses need a licence to operate. Before opening any business find out what the requirements are. You may not begin trading in a business that requires a licence before the licences has been issued. Trading without a valid licence is punishable with a fine of up to R2 000. Licensing is governed by the Business Act No 71 of 1991. Businesses that need a licence If you are running any of the following businesses, you will need to apply for a licence. Please see Schedule 1 of the Business Act 71 of 1991 for details. Food provision You need a licence to sell or supply meals, take-aways or perishable foodstuff. Health and entertainment facilities You need a licence for: Turkish baths, saunas and health baths; massage or infra-red treatments male and female escorts; three or more slot machines and electronic games;three or more snooker or billiard tables; nightclubs and discotheques, where live or loud music is played; cinemas and theatres; and adult premises. General information More information on getting a trade licence in Johannesburg, including the procedure and cost involved. (Click here).

Certain businesses need a licence to operate. Before opening any business find out what the requirements are. You may not begin trading in a business that requires a licence before the licences has been issued. Trading without a valid licence is punishable with a fine of up to R2 000. Licensing is governed by the Business Act No 71 of 1991.

Businesses that need a licence

If you are running any of the following businesses, you will need to apply for a licence. Please see Schedule 1 of the Business Act 71 of 1991 for details.

Food provision

You need a licence to sell or supply meals, take-aways or perishable foodstuff.

Health and entertainment facilities

You need a licence for:

Turkish baths, saunas and health baths;

massage or infra-red treatments

male and female escorts;

three or more slot machines and electronic games;three or more snooker or billiard tables;

nightclubs and discotheques, where live or loud music is played;

cinemas and theatres; and

adult premises.

General information

More information on getting a trade licence in Johannesburg, including the procedure and cost involved. (Click here).