Pestle analysis of SOUTH AFRICA

PEST ANALYSIS South Africa

Political
Type:
Parliamentary
democracy.

South Africa is a
multiparty
parliamentary
democracy in
which
constitutional
power is shared
between the
president and the
Parliament.

Economical: 350.6
billion USD (2013).

Legal
Laws are strict.

Real GDP growth

rate: 1.9% annual
change (2013)

The bill of rights

also guarantees
fundamental
political and social
rights of South
Africa's citizens.

Approx. 11% growth

in automobile
industry

Policies and norms to be followed

Visa
Business visa
Independent Financial Permit

No 100% foreign ownership

Minimum shareholding is 25 %
Minimum investment is 5 million ZAR
60% of employee s must be of south africa
Only Private Ltd company be started
Submission of business plan is compulsory

Registration requirements
A complete application form
Copy of memorandum an article of
association
A notice specifying registered office

Pestle analysis of USA

PEST ANALYSIS South Africa

Legal

Political
Oldest
democracy
Federal system:
National,
Government,
State

Economical

Social

Worlds largest
economy

High
education

Financial crisis

Good health
care system

Global currency

State laws

Economical: 16.8
trillion GDP

Patent and
trademark
protection
Incorporation
Product
liability

Real GDP growth

rate: 2.4% annual
change (2013)

Policies and norms to be followed

Start a business in the united states with just a
business visitor visa
You cannot start working for your business
until you receive a work visa and work
authorization in the united states.
Register your company with one state in the
united states.
Obtain the proper tax identification to register
your company with state and federal tax
agencies.

Policies and norms to be followed

The treaty investor visa (E-2)

The treaty investor visa (E-1)
The executive transfer visa (L-1)
After you properly form your business and secure
your work visa, you are authorized to start
working for your business in the united states.
To renew your e-2, e-1, or l-1 visa, immigration
official will want to know that your business is
continuing to operate and that your business is
growing.