CIPC Certificate is a certificate of incorporation. It is a legal document relating to the formation of a company or corporation. It is a license to form a corporation issued by state government or, in some jurisdictions, by non-governmental entity/corporation. Its precise meaning depends upon the legal system in which it is used. CIPC Functions Functions of the … Read more

Create a new Customer Code To be able to transact with CIPC, you need to register as a customer on our website. Once registered, a virtual account is created in your name. Click here to create a customer code and password. Click on “Customer Registration”. Indicate if you have a South African green barcoded ID document … Read more

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) OverviewCIPC was established by the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) as a juristic person to function as an organ of state within the public administration, but as an institution outside the public service. Main functions of the Commission: Registration of Companies, Co-operatives and Intellectual Property Rights … Read more

CIPC Banking Details and How To Make a Payment To CIPC Creating a virtual CIPC account To be able to transact with CIPC, customers need to register as a customer. When registered, a virtual account is automatically created in the name of the customer. Money need to be deposited into their CIPC virtual account (using … Read more

Head Office Location the dti Campus Block F 77 Meintjies Street Sunnyside Pretoria Call Centre: 086 100 2472 International telephone number: +2712 394 9573 Always first establish processing times before calling CIPC to inquire if your application has been processed or not. Kindly consult the CIPC Service Delivery Standards which contain the contact details and escalation process, … Read more

Type of Form Description Conditions CoR 9.1 Application to reserve a company name Must be accompanied by a filing fee of R75 if filed manually, or R50 if filed electronically; and any relevant documentation or evidence required in terms of Regulation 8. CoR 9.2 Application for extension of name reservation Must be accompanied by filing … Read more

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Overview. CIPC was established by the Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) as a juristic person to function as an organ of state within the public administration, but as an institution outside the public service.

All companies (including external companies) and close corporations are required by law to lodge their Annual Returns with CIPC within a certain period of time every year. An Annual Return is a statutory return in terms of the Companies and Close Corporations Acts and therefore MUST be complied with.  Failure to do so will result in the … Read more

Verify the Existence of an Enterprise If you use this search, you will be able to view if a company  exist, and if so, what the Enterprise Name, Enterprise Number, Registration Date is and the status of the enterprise (if the enterprise is in business), as well as the Registered and Postal Address of the … Read more

Important:  Queries relating to  transactions already lodged should only be submitted once the Service Turnaround Time has lapsed. If the queries are not resolved within 10 working days, as stipulated on the Service Turnaround Times, and the escalation process has been followed, the query can be escalated to the CIPC Ombudsman as a complaint. Important:  To ensure that your enquiry … Read more