The second edition of Companies and other Business Structures in South Africa provides a clear and practical introduction to the law relating to companies, close corporations, business trusts, partnerships and financial markets. It also provides an overview of how financial markets relate to, and have an impact on, company law. Thoroughly revised and updated, the book incorporates discussions and analyses of key developments in the field, including the draft regulations to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and the Companies Amendment Bill (B40-2010). The second edition offers enhanced context, application, explanation and clarity, as well as extensive new material. This book is supported by an enhanced pedagogical structure, and includes a variety of features designed to inspire independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject, and to support student learning. Companies and other Business Structures in South Africa complies with the suggested syllabus for commercial law as outlined in the SAICA education requirements for Part 1 of the Qualifying Examination (revised 2005).