Our Ethical Process
Trust, Transparency & Growth — The Verified Way
Trusted Verification
We manually verify each business to ensure only trusted, legitimate providers are listed on our platform.
Local Business
We highlight verified South African businesses with confirmed locations, helping you find reliable local services.
Transparent Listings
Our detailed listings provide transparent business information, giving you the confidence to choose wisely.
Consumer Protection
We protect consumers by vetting businesses for compliance and ethical conduct, ensuring peace of mind.
Credibility Boost
Verified businesses gain credibility and visibility through our trusted badge, helping them grow sustainably.
Trusted Community
SA Business Registry fosters a community of honest businesses and informed consumers across South Africa.
Our Services
Let’s Check Our Services
Business Verification Process
Our team conducts a meticulous manual background check to verify your legal compliance, ethical standards, and business credibility. This rigorous process ensures you're not just listed — you're trusted. Once verified, you receive the official SA Business Registry Verified Badge, signaling confidence to customers. Your monthly subscription also includes ongoing re-verification to maintain your status and stay ahead of changes in industry standards.
Listing Setup & Profile Optimization
We don’t just list your business — we position it for success. Our team sets up a fully optimized, SEO-friendly profile that highlights your verified badge, core services, contact details, and credibility. This maximizes exposure on the SABR directory and improves your discoverability in local search, ensuring potential clients see you first. Your subscription ensures updates and adjustments are made as your business grows.
Ongoing Support & Trust Building
Your journey with us doesn’t end at verification — it's just the beginning. With your monthly subscription, we provide proactive support to keep your listing accurate and impactful. We offer compliance reminders, update assistance, and visibility opportunities across our platform. This consistent support builds lasting client trust and reinforces your reputation as a trusted, reliable, and professional business in South Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers You Can Trust — Straight from the Source
Work with a Dedicated Verification Partner. At SA Business Registry, we don’t rely on automation or vague promises. Every business listed with us is manually verified by our team to ensure transparency, authenticity, and real credibility. No shortcuts. No scams. Just verified South African businesses committed to ethical practices and quality service.
It means your business has passed our strict manual verification process. We confirm your legal status, contactability, ethical practices, and service history. Once approved, you receive a Verified Badge that shows potential clients you’re trustworthy and credible.
Verification typically takes 2–3 business days after receiving all your documents and details. Our team does a manual review to ensure accuracy and credibility before listing your business.
You’ll need a valid business registration number, proof of identity, working contact information, and evidence of the services you offer (e.g. social pages, reviews, or references). We use this to confirm your business is real, ethical, and active in South Africa.
We only verify formally registered South African businesses. If you’re still in the process of registering, we recommend completing your registration first before applying.
No. Your monthly subscription includes ongoing verification support. We may request updated info periodically to make sure your listing remains accurate and trustworthy over time.
Need Help or Have Questions? We’re Always Here for You.
Whether you're a trusted local business ready to get verified or a South African consumer seeking support, our dedicated team is ready to assist every step of the way.
Who We Are
SA Business Registry
SA Business Registry is South Africa’s trusted platform for connecting consumers with verified, background-checked businesses across industries.
We help South Africans avoid scams, poor service, and unverified providers by listing only ethically vetted businesses that meet our strict trust and service standards.
Every business on our platform has passed a manual verification process — not just an automated check. Whether you're looking for a reliable South African plumber, a trusted graphic designer, or a registered accommodation provider, you’ll find real businesses that deliver real results.
We’re proudly South African, built on transparency, integrity, and a shared goal of helping both consumers and small businesses thrive.
