84 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE; COMPULSORY SOCIAL SECURITY Companies in South Africa
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security Covers companies officially classified under NACE Rev. 2 code 84 (Public administration and defence; compulsory social security), part of the EU NACE Rev. 2 statistical classification of economic activities. This division is one of the sub-sectors making up the broader Public Administration and Defence sector. Ownership, beneficial-ownership disclosure and company-registration rules for businesses under this specific activity code follow the same general framework that applies across Public Administration and Defence in South Africa.
Beneficial-ownership and registration rules for Public Administration and Defence companies in South Africa follow the same national framework as every other sector there.
Full South Africa beneficial ownership overview- Total Companies130,959
- Officer Records2,149
- Shareholder Records124
- Ultimate Parents (UBO)52,384
- VAT Records964
- Financial Reports219
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many companies are classified under 84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security in South Africa?
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security companies in South Africa are tracked directly from official government registries.
What does NACE Rev. 2 code 84 cover?
84 - Public administration and defence; compulsory social security is the official name for this activity under the EU NACE Rev. 2 statistical classification of economic activities. It is a sub-category within the broader Public Administration and Defence sector.
How is this different from the broader Public Administration and Defence category?
Public Administration and Defence is the top-level sector; NACE Rev. 2 code 84 identifies one specific activity within it, letting you narrow a search to exactly this business type rather than the whole sector.
What ownership information is available for these companies?
The same beneficial-ownership, shareholder and officer disclosure framework applies as for any other company in South Africa, regardless of its specific activity classification. See the individual company profile for the full ownership picture, or the Public Administration and Defence sector overview for the general national framework.