A Non-Profit Company (NPC) in South Africa must have a name that ends with "NPC" and be incorporated by at least three individuals with the intent to promote public benefit, social activities, or communal interests. The company requires a minimum of three directors and focuses on serving the public good rather than generating profit. The income and property of the NPC cannot be distributed to its incorporators, members, directors, or officers. The total cost for registration, including company name reservation and incorporation, is R1399.00, and all necessary documents are submitted to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) of South Africa.
The total cost for registering a private company is R950, which covers:

• The company name reservation certificate
• The company registration certificate
• The company income tax number
• A free BEE affidavit