Left in trading limbo with no company registration

TOWARDS the end of last year I set about registering a company online with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission. After paying the necessary fees and getting the company name approved, I e-mailed the documents on December 9.

I have made several calls to the call centre to establish the progress of my application, but have yet to have one answered.

I have several advance orders, but suppliers will not supply stock unless I can provide proof of company registration. Neither can I open a business banking account.

I have credibility issues even before I can begin trading.

In a country with vast unemployment, you would think the government would fast-track applications. My frustration knows no bounds.— Logan Naidoo,

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