Our Key Services

The InvestSA One-Stop-Shop KwaZulu-Natal brings together key national and provincial departments under one roof, making it easier for investors to access essential government services. These departments provide the following support:

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Provides support with environmental compliance and environmental impact assessments.

Department of Employment and Labour: Ensures labour law compliance, employee registration, and workplace regulatory guidance.

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: Offers services related to agricultural permits, land access, and rural development support.

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy: Manages licensing and regulatory approvals for mining and energy-related projects.

Department of Water and Sanitation: Facilitates water-use licensing and related regulatory approvals.

Department of Small Business Development: Provides support programmes, incentives, and mentorship for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Department of Public Enterprises: Facilitates access to state-owned enterprises and infrastructure-related assistance.

National Treasury: Offers guidance on public finance regulations and investment incentives.

Department of Health: Supports health compliance, facility licensing, and product approval processes.

Department of Science and Innovation: Promotes research and development, technology innovation, and access to related incentives.

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA): Coordinates with municipalities and traditional leadership structures for development alignment.

The Department of Home Affairs offers:

• Individual and corporate visa applications through VFS premium facilities

Offers tax registration, compliance assistance, and advisory services.

The KZN OSS provides access to CIPC Self Services, including:

• Customer registration and password resets
• Name reservations and company registrations (with or without name reservations)
• Filing of annual returns and B-BBEE certification
• Address and financial year-end changes for companies
• Electronic disclosure certificates

Requirements:

• Valid South African ID for verification
• Valid email address and cell phone number

Provides assistance with electricity connections and energy infrastructure planning.

KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Provides environmental impact assessment (EIA) approvals and facilitates economic development initiatives.

Offers development finance, funding solutions, and investment support for industrial projects.

Assists with export permit applications for beef and poultry products, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards.

Investors converting properties into hotels or B&Bs can apply for tourism grading (2–4 stars) and grant funding to cover compliance costs.

We assist with funding applications to DFIs (e.g., Ithala Development Finance Corporation, Industrial Development Corporation, Department Trade Industry and Competition, Development Bank of South Africa, KZN Growth Fund, National Empowerment Fund) for:

• Working capital
• Equipment finance
• Grant funding
• Infrastructure finance

Supports coordination with local government and municipal service delivery.

Ensures compliance with product safety and national regulatory standards.