
Cost of Doing Business
As a cost-competitive location for inward investment, the Western Cape has enjoyed great successes. This guide provides cost-breakdowns for local and foreign investors and includes discussions on property, taxation, human resources, legal services, utilities, and telecommunications, costs of living in the Western Cape and transportation and freight.
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Sources of Finance
In South Africa, finance is available from various banks, government, and some private and public enterprises. Over 30 registered banks in South Africa make accessing finance available, particularly for startup and expansion capital. Each financing source has its own set of rules, processes and procedures when applying for and accessing capital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are you concerned about certain current issues in South Africa? Are these preventing you from investing in the Western Cape? Visit this section, focusing on crime, political issues, land reform, HIV/AIDS in the workplace, BBBEE and other issues, to quell these concerns.
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