Company Secretarial & Business Licensing
Why Choose DSS
As a professional Company Secretary DSS plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and compliant operation of a company while supporting its corporate governance objectives.
The Companies Act provides qualification guidelines for a Company Secretary and aside from exempt companies, the role of Company Secretary can only be fulfilled by an individual or firm that complies with the prescribed professional qualifications.
DSS is a long-standing member firm of the Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants, the executive directors are fellow members, and all senior staff are members or associates in their personal capacity.
Formerly the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property, the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) was established by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act, (Cap. 42:13) in 2011 to promote and enable full protection of the rights of investors and right holders obtained under the Companies Act, Registration of Business Names Act, Industrial Property Act and Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act.
Aside from the required professional qualifications DSS possesses an excellent working knowledge of CIPA’s systems and procedures that is critical in ensuring clients’ compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act.
DSS offers a range of services aimed at ensuring its clients comply with all the relevant legal and regulatory requirements while facilitating effective governance and administration.
Key Service Areas Provided:
1. Company Formation and Incorporation: Assisting in the formation and registration of new companies, including drafting necessary documents and filing with regulatory authorities.
2. Statutory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements such as filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, and updating company records with CIPA.
3. Board Support and Administration: Supporting the board of directors in organizing and conducting meetings, preparing agendas, minutes, and resolutions, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
4. PPADB, Trade and other licencing: Assistance with initial application and renewals of all trade, professional and regulatory licencing requirements across Botswana.
At Your Service
Meet the Company Secretarial & Business Licensing team that will help you navigate Botswana’s business landscape.
Stephen Pezarro
Director
Malebogo ‘Lebo’ Masisi
Manager
Director: Stephen Pezarro
Manager: Malebogo ‘Lebo’ Masisi
Malebogo (Lebo) Masisi, with over 17 years’ service with DSS and a CIS professional, leads the company secretarial team of 4 staff comprising, Kiki Ntema, Saint Butale, Nnosang Mosienyane and Ethel Moreeng. Ronald Tshwaane and Alfred Mooketsi ably handle trade licensing, and applications for registration by regulatory authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an exempt and non-exempt private company?
The Companies Act defines an exempt private company as one in which a company is not a shareholder, the gross assets do not exceed P5 million and Turnover does not exceed P10 million. If any one of the above thresholds is met then the company is deemed non-exempt.
Guiding Governance with Expertise: DSS Ensures Compliance and Corporate Efficiency as Your Trusted Company Secretary.