CSD registration: how to register on the Central Supplier Database
The Central Supplier Database (CSD) is the single database of all suppliers who want to do business with government in South Africa. If you want to bid on public tenders, you must be registered on the CSD — it's not optional.
What you need before you start
- Your ID number (or company registration / CIPC details)
- A bank account in the business's name
- Your tax reference number
- Contact and address details
How to register
- Go to the official CSD portal (csd.gov.za).
- Create a profile with your email address.
- Capture your identification, address, contact, bank, and tax details.
- Submit — the CSD verifies your tax status with SARS and your bank details automatically.
- You'll receive a unique MAAA supplier number once verified.
After registering
Keep your details current — an out-of-date CSD profile can get your bid disqualified. With CSD done, your next steps are usually tax compliance, B-BBEE, and (for construction) a CIDB grading.
Once you're registered, browse open tenders and start bidding.