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CSD Compliance Service

CSD Registration in 48 Hours

Register your company on the South African Government's Central Supplier Database (CSD) quickly and easily.

Online. Simple. Fast.

Only R690 once-off.

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Our CSD Registration Service

We help businesses complete their Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration so they can start applying for government tenders and contracts.

Before submitting bids for public sector opportunities, every company must be registered on the CSD. During registration, the government verifies key business details to ensure suppliers are legitimate and compliant.

These checks typically include:

  • Email and cellphone verification
  • Banking details verification
  • CIPC company registration details
  • Beneficial ownership information
  • SARS tax compliance status

Do You Need to Register for CSD?

If your business wants to supply goods or services to government departments, municipalities, or public entities, CSD registration is mandatory.

CSD Registration Package

  • Full Central Supplier Database registration
  • CSD supplier number
  • Application submission and verification support
  • Estimated timeframe: 48 hours

Important Note

Recent compliance updates require companies to keep beneficial ownership information up-to-date with CIPC as part of CSD compliance.

Delays in verification (such as banking validation or tax compliance checks) can affect completion timelines.

Tender Ready Packages

If your company plans to apply for government tenders, these packages help ensure all required registrations and compliance documents are in place.

CSD Registration Package

R690

  • Full Central Supplier Database registration
  • CSD supplier number
  • Application submission and verification support
  • Main requirements: CIPC company, SARS tax compliance, business bank account
  • Estimated timeframe: 48 hours
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CSD + Beneficial Ownership Package

R1290

  • Beneficial Ownership filing with CIPC
  • CSD registration
  • Supplier number activation
  • Ideal before tendering where ownership compliance is required
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Tender Package

R5140

R3890

  • Pty Company Registration
  • SARS Tax Number and Tax Clearance
  • Share Certificates
  • Beneficial Ownership Filing at CIPC
  • SARS Registered Representative Update
  • CSD Registration
  • Free optional: BEE Affidavit, Tender assistance, Startup training
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Popular

Elite Tender Package

R8910

R6890

  • Pty Company Registration
  • SARS Tax Number and Tax Clearance
  • SARS Registered Representative Update
  • Share Certificates
  • Beneficial Ownership Filing at CIPC
  • CSD Registration
  • COIDA Registration
  • COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Estimated timeframe: 2 weeks
  • Free optional: BEE Affidavit, Tender assistance, Startup training
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FAQs on CSD Registration in South Africa

What is the CSD?

The Central Supplier Database (CSD) is the official supplier database used by the South African government. It acts as a central repository for information about businesses that want to provide goods or services to government departments, municipalities, and public entities.

When a company registers on the CSD, its information is automatically verified with several government institutions, including:

  • Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
  • South African Revenue Service (SARS)
  • Department of Employment and Labour
  • Department of Home Affairs

This verification process ensures that suppliers doing business with government are compliant and properly registered. Recent regulatory updates also require companies to disclose beneficial ownership information with CIPC.

What is the Purpose of the CSD?

The CSD simplifies and standardises supplier onboarding for public procurement. Suppliers register once and use the same verified profile across multiple government departments and public entities.

Do I Need to Register on the CSD to Apply for Government Tenders?

Yes. If your business plans to apply for government tenders or contracts, CSD registration is mandatory.

The system verifies important business information such as:

  • Email and cellphone contact details
  • Banking details
  • Company registration with CIPC
  • Tax compliance status with SARS

Can I Register More Than One Company on the CSD?

Yes. One user profile can manage multiple companies, typically up to five businesses, under the same email and ID-linked profile.

How Often Should I Update My CSD Details?

Review and update your profile at least every six months, or whenever business details change. Keeping your CSD and beneficial ownership records current helps avoid compliance issues or deregistration.

Can Government Employees Register on the CSD?

The CSD performs checks for government employment status. Additional restrictions may apply based on conflict-of-interest and procurement rules.

Can Foreign Companies Register on the CSD?

Yes. Foreign companies can register on the CSD and may be asked for additional documentation based on their legal structure and country of registration.