Spaza Shop Support Fund

(+27) 11 305 8080

Eligibility Criteria

Funding Requirements

What You Need To Qualify

If you are a dedicated spaza shop owner in a township or rural area, you could qualify! Here’s what you need:

100% South African
Owned

The owner of the Spaza Shop must be a South African citizen or naturalised as a South African citizen prior to 1994.

Location

Spaza shops must operate within South Africa in rural and township areas and serve local communities

Municipal Registration

The Spaza Shop must be registered with the local municipality in accordance with the relevant by-laws and business licensing requirements.

CIPC Registration

Registration with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) will be optional based on the
enterprise’s funding requirement. For enterprises receiving funding above R80 000 registration with CIPC will be required within a period of 6
(six) months

SARS Registration

The business must have a valid registration with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) or alternatively be allowed a six-month transitional period.

Compliance with Legislation

The Spaza Shop must comply with all
other relevant legislative and registration requirements necessary for its operation. (e.g. food preparation and health and safety standards)

Owner Management

The owner must actively manage the
Spaza Shop and adhere to.

Priority Groups

Youth: Funding will prioritize
entrepreneurs aged 18-35.
Women: Female-owned spaza shops
will receive priority consideration.
People with Disabilities: Businesses
owned by individuals with disabilities
will be given priority

Call Us

011 305 8080

Email Us

[email protected]

Location

NEF

Work Hours

08:00 – 16:00

This program provides financial and non-financial support to help small business owners like you improve, expand, and sustain your shop.

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