Companies Amendment Act 3 of 2011

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3 of 2011

The Companies Amendment Act 3 of 2011 aims:

  • to amend the Companies Act, 2008, so as:
    • to effect certain legal-technical and grammatical amendments in order to ensure the proper application and administration of the principal Act subsequent to its commencement;
    • to correct certain errors resulting in inconsistency and ambiguity in the principal Act;
    • to establish a proper foundation for certain necessary regulations;
    • to continue the mechanisms established under section 335 of the Companies Act, 1973, which allow for the transfer of registration of foreign companies to the jurisdiction of the Republic;
    • to further provide for companies trading under insolvent circumstances;
    • to extend the grounds for disqualification as a director;
    • to provide for the terms of office of members of the Companies Tribunal; and
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

1 May 2011 

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