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Established in 2026 and backed by almost a decade of  legal experience. KERN is founded with the vision of being the trusted business advisor for start-up and growing South African enterprises.

 

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Our Business Advisory Services

KERN Advisory provides professional business advisory services to South African companies, entrepreneurs and growing enterprises. We assist clients with company registration, corporate structures, share structuring, shareholder agreements, stakeholder relations and corporate governance.

Enterprise Registration

  • Private Companies
  • Non-Profit Companies 
  • Public Companies
Amendment of Incorporation Documents

  • MOI (Memorandum of Incorporation)
  • Non-Profit Company (NPC) Constitution
  • CIPC Information
Share Structuring

  • Share Certificates
  • Share Registers
  • Share Authorisation
  • Share Issuance
Shareholder Agreements

  • Advice and guidance on Shareholder Agreements
  • Risk Management of Shareholder Agreements
  • Drafting of Shareholder Agreements
  • Amendments to Shareholder Agreements
stakeholder Relations

  •  Risk Management of Stakeholder Relations
  • Advice and guidance on Stakeholder Relations
  • Drafting of various Stakeholder Agreements
Share Re-structuring

  • Advice and guidance on share restructuring
  • Sale of Shares
  • Share Buy-backs
Enterprise Registration

Establish your business on a sound foundation.

KERN Advisory assists entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations with the registration and establishment of companies in South Africa. We guide our clients through the registration process and help ensure that the appropriate corporate structure is established from the outset.

Our Enterprise Registration services include assistance with the registration of:

  • Private Companies 
  • Non-Profit Companies 
  • Public Companies

Beyond registration, we can assist with the initial corporate records and share documentation required to establish a clear and properly maintained company structure.

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Amendment of Incorporation Documents

Keep your company's incorporation documents aligned with its evolving needs.

As businesses grow and circumstances change, their incorporation documents may need to be reviewed or amended to reflect changes in their structure, governance or operational requirements. KERN Advisory assists companies and organisations with amendments to their incorporation documents and related information.

Our services include assistance with:

  • Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
  • Non-Profit Company (NPC) Constitutions
  • Amendments and updates to company information registered with CIPC

We provide practical guidance throughout the amendment process to help ensure that changes are appropriately documented and that the company's corporate records remain accurate and up to date

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Share Structuring

Structure your company's shareholding with clarity and confidence.

KERN Advisory assists companies and shareholders with establishing and maintaining clear shareholding structures. Proper share administration is an important part of a company's corporate governance and helps ensure that ownership interests, share issuances and statutory records are accurately documented.

Our Share Structuring and Share Restructuring services include assistance with:

  • Independent share valuation
  • Independent tax implication report
  • Share sale and share subscription agreements
  • Issue of share certificates
  • Issue of share register

We provide practical guidance on the documentation and recording of share transactions, helping companies maintain accurate shareholder records and a clear record of their ownership structure.

Shareholder Agreements

Build strong shareholder relationships on a clear contractual foundation.

A well-drafted shareholder agreement provides clarity on the rights, responsibilities and expectations of shareholders and establishes a framework for managing important decisions and potential disputes. KERN Advisory assists companies and shareholders with developing agreements suited to their particular business structure and circumstances.

Our Shareholder Agreement services include assistance with:

  • Advice and guidance on shareholder agreements
  • Drafting of shareholder agreements
  • Review and risk assessment of existing shareholder agreements
  • Amendments to shareholder agreements

We take a practical approach to shareholder arrangements, helping clients address matters such as decision-making, shareholder rights and obligations, transfer of shares, dispute management and the protection of business interests.

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stakeholder Relations

Build stronger stakeholder relationships through clear and effective frameworks.

Strong stakeholder relationships are essential to the stability and long-term success of a business. KERN Advisory assists businesses with identifying, managing and mitigating risks that may arise in their relationships with key stakeholders, while helping to establish clear frameworks for engagement and accountability.

Our Stakeholder Relations services include assistance with:

  • Risk management of stakeholder relations
  • Advice and guidance on stakeholder relations
  • Drafting of stakeholder relation agreements
  • Review and amendment of existing stakeholder relation agreements

We provide practical guidance to help businesses manage relationships with customers, suppliers, investors, business partners and other key stakeholders. Our approach focuses on establishing clear expectations, addressing potential areas of risk and creating sustainable relationships that support the interests and objectives of the business.

Ready to Discuss Your Business Requirements?

Whether you are establishing a new company, reviewing your corporate structure or managing changes in shareholding and stakeholder relationships, KERN Advisory can provide practical guidance tailored to your business requirements.

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