The Republic of South Africa is located at the southernmost tip of the continent of Africa. The country has 11 official languages and the currency is the Rand (ZAR).  In South Africa, the authority responsible for corporate registration is the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Companies must also register with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to obtain a Tax Reference Number. Common company types in South Africa include Private Limited Company (Pty Ltd) and Public Limited Company.