If you are trading or will trade under a business name, you can register and list it in the Bizregister (link above).

This helps secure the name for trading, marketing, or general business purposes.

Apply for a business name certificate* here: businessname.co.za

If you would also like the option of registering for tax and receiving a sole proprietor certificate linked to the business name, apply here: soleproprietor.co.za

*Confirmation Notice of Defensive Name Registration