Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia

Self-Employment Registration,registration as a self-employed person

How to Fill Out Form 4 for Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia

Self-Employment Registration Form 4 is an application for registration as a self-employed person with the Social Security Commission in Namibia. This form is to be completed in block letters and requires information about the applicant’s personal details, business details, and other relevant information.

Personal Details

Provide the following personal details:

  1. Name
  2. First names
  3. Date of Birth
  4. ID Number (if any)
  5. Passport Number (if any)
  6. Marital Status (Married, Single, Male, Female)
The joys of being self employed: Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia
The joys of being self employed: Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia

Business Details

Provide the following business details: 7. Postal address

  1. Business Address
  2. Telephone Number
  3. Facsimile Number
  4. Nature of Business
  5. Form of business enterprise (Sole Owner, Partnership, Company, Close Corporation, Other)

Sole Owner or Partnership Details

If the business is a sole owner or partnership, provide the following details: 13. Sole owner’s date of birth, ID Number, Passport Number (if any)

  1. Name of business conducted under another name (if applicable)
  2. Partners’ full names, dates of birth, ID Numbers, Passport Numbers (if any) per annexure

Company or Close Corporation Details

If the business is a company or close corporation, provide the following details: 16. Registration number under the Companies Act, 1973 or Close Corporation Act, 1988 (whichever is applicable)

Self-Employment Details

  1. Date of commencement of self-employment
  2. Monthly income earned from self-employment
  3. Number of children and their ages (Male and Female)

Certification

The applicant should certify that the above particulars are true and correct. 20. Applicant’s full names

  1. Applicant’s signature and date.
cropped view of self-employed farmer throwing seeds: Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia
cropped view of self-employed farmer throwing seeds: Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia

Official Use Only

For official use only by the Social Security Commission. 22. Registration Number (to be filled by the Commission)

  1. Chief Executive Officer’s signature and date.

Submit the completed Form 4 to the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security Commission in Windhoek. Include any necessary remarks or feedback provided by the Social Security Commission.

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External Sources:

Social Security Commission website: [link]

Social Security Act, 1994: [link]

Namibia Government website: [link]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Form 4? (Self-Employment Registration Form)

Form 4 is an application for registration as a self-employed person with the Social Security Commission in Namibia.

What information is required in the personal details section of Form 4?

The personal details section requires information such as name, first names, date of birth, ID number (if any), passport number (if any), and marital status (married, single, male, female).

What business details are needed in Form 4?

The business details section requires information such as postal address, business address, telephone number, facsimile number, nature of business, and form of business enterprise (sole owner, partnership, company, close corporation, other).

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Smiling black woman talking on smartphone while using laptop: Self-Employment Registration with the Social Security Commission in Namibia

What information is required for sole owner or partnership details in Form 4?

For sole owner or partnership details, Form 4 requires the sole owner’s date of birth, ID number, passport number (if any), name of business conducted under another name (if applicable), and partners’ full names, dates of birth, ID numbers, and passport numbers (if any) per annexure.

What information is needed for company or close corporation details in Form 4?

For company or close corporation details, Form 4 requires the registration number under the Companies Act, 1973 or Close Corporation Act, 1988 (whichever is applicable).

What self-employment details are required in Form 4?

The self-employment details section of Form 4 requires the date of commencement of self-employment, monthly income earned from self-employment, and the number of children and their ages (male and female).

What is the certification process in Form 4? (Self-Employment Registration Form)

The applicant should certify that the above particulars are true and correct by providing their full names, signature, and date in the certification section of Form 4.

What is the official use only section in Form 4?

The official use only section of Form 4 is for the Social Security Commission’s internal use and includes the registration number filled by the Commission, the Chief Executive Officer’s signature, and date.

How should I submit the completed Form 4? (Self-Employment Registration Form)

Submit the completed Form 4 at the Social Security Commission office.

Are there any external sources for more information about Form 4 and the Social Security Commission in Namibia?

Yes, you can refer to the Social Security Commission website [link], the Social Security Act, 1994 [link], and the Namibia Government website [link] for more information.

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