NPCs / NPOs
Your mission is not paperwork. Your compliance still matters.
For South African non-profit companies, NPOs and NGOs. Annual financial statements, SARS and CIPC compliance, grant reporting and governance support so your board can focus on impact, not admin fires.
CA(SA)-led team · SARS Registered Tax Practitioners · 12+ years in business
Good causes still face real compliance obligations.
Directors and trustees carry personal responsibility. Donors and funders expect clean records. SARS and CIPC do not grant exemptions from filing because the work is meaningful.
Annual returns and AFS deadlines slip.
CIPC annual returns, audited or independently reviewed statements, and NPO Directorate renewals compete with programme delivery for attention.
Grant reporting does not match the books.
Funders want project-level reporting. Volunteer treasurers do their best, but the numbers are hard to defend when questions arrive.
Tax status is unclear.
PBO registration, VAT, PAYE for staff, and donor receipt rules each have their own requirements. Getting it wrong puts funding and reputation at risk.
Is this you?
Here is how you can assess if this is for you
You are likely in the right place
- You are a registered NPC, NPO, NGO, trust-based NPO or similar non-profit entity
- You need annual financial statements and compliance filings handled properly
- You have staff, volunteers or contractors and PAYE may apply
- Donors, boards or funders expect accountable reporting
- You want a firm that understands non-profit governance, not only commercial PTYs
A different page may fit better
- Faith-based organisation → Churches
- Private trust (not operating as an NPO) → Trusts
- Commercial owner-managed business → Who We Serve
- Personal tax only → Individuals
NPC vs NPO: what is the difference?
An NPC (non-profit company) is registered with CIPC under the Companies Act. An NPO is registered with the Department of Social Development under the NPO Act. Many organisations hold both registrations, or operate through a trust structure with NPO status.
Each path has filing duties: annual financial statements, CIPC returns, NPO renewal, SARS registrations, and sometimes PBO approval from SARS for tax-exempt status. We help boards understand which obligations apply and keep them current.
Numbers handled. Guidance you can lean on.
We are registered accountants and tax practitioners, entrepreneurial at the core. We think like business owners because we are. We handle the numbers and walk with you through the decisions that matter, so you keep more of your hard-earned money.
300+Businesses served
12 yrsHelping owners grow
98%SARS compliance rate
97%5-year client retention
The plan
Assess, structure, stay accountable.
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Assess your compliance position
We review registrations, filing history, financial records and funder requirements so the board knows what is overdue and what good looks like.
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Build proper records
Bookkeeping, payroll where needed, and annual financial statements prepared to the right standard for your size and governing documents.
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Stay current and report with confidence
Ongoing filings, board packs and funder reports on schedule. Your team focuses on the mission. We handle the accountability layer.
Non-profit support
Accounting and compliance built for organisations with a purpose.
Annual financial statements, independent review or audit coordination, PAYE and VAT where applicable, CIPC and NPO filings, PBO guidance, and reporting packs your board and funders can rely on.
What is at stake
When compliance slips, the mission pays the price.
Without proper support
- Deregistration or delinquency with CIPC or DSD
- Lost donor confidence when reports do not stack up
- Directors exposed on governance and filing duties
- Programme staff distracted by finance fires
With us
- Filings and AFS on a predictable schedule
- Board-ready numbers funders can trust
- Tax and registration status understood and maintained
- More energy for the work you exist to do
How we help
Services NPCs and NPOs use most.
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Financial reporting
Bookkeeping, annual financial statements and grant reporting support.
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Taxation
PBO applications and renewals, VAT, PAYE and SARS compliance.
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Secretarial services
CIPC annual returns, NPO renewals and governance filings.
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Business advisory
Board reporting, internal controls and sustainability planning.
Frequently asked questions
Do NPOs pay tax?
Not automatically. Many seek PBO status from SARS for exemption on approved activities, but registration, reporting and partial tax obligations still apply. We advise on your specific structure.
Do we need an audit or independent review?
It depends on your governing documents, income level, funder rules and the Companies Act requirements for NPCs. We help you meet the correct standard and coordinate with auditors where required.
Can you help with NPO Directorate renewal?
Yes. We support the financial and compliance information needed for NPO registration and renewal, alongside CIPC duties where you are also an NPC.
We are volunteer-run. Can you still help?
Yes. Many NPOs start with volunteer treasurers. We provide the professional layer so volunteers are not carrying SARS and CIPC risk alone.
How much does non-profit accounting cost?
Fees depend on staff count, grant complexity, transaction volume and whether audit or review is required. We quote after understanding your entity and filing history.
Faith-based organisation?
Churches and ministries.
We also work with churches on compliance and stewardship reporting.
Trust structure?
Trust accounting.
Operating through a trust instead of an NPC? See our trusts page.
Ready to see where you actually stand?
30 minutes, no pressure. We will look at your numbers, tell you honestly what is working and what is not, and show you what the path forward looks like for your business.