The Companies Division is a government office, which falls under the aegis of the Ministry Of Finance and Economic Empowerment. It administers the Companies Act 2001, and it is also a centre where one may obtain information about these entities.

The Companies Division has four main functions:   

• The incorporation, registration and striking-off of companies  

• The registration of documents that must be filed under the Companies Act 2001

• The provision of company information to the  public

• The enforcement of compliance with the legal requirements.