Eszter Rapanos

For companies that applied for registration late last year, the registration number will be for 2023, and the official incorporation date (or registration date) will be 2024. This is because the CIPC’s system automatically assigns registration dates when they receive the application, but the incorporation date is when your company is officially registered. Read the …

Disparity between registration number and incorporation dates: CIPC Notice 1 of 2024 Read More »

CIBA is recognised by CIPC and authorised to regulate accounting officers, independent reviewers, and business rescue practitioners.  As a stakeholder, CIBA represents members on the CIPC stakeholder liaison committee.  We provide member feedback to CIPC and advise CIPC on how they can improve their services to members. CIBA also brings you regular updates on essential …

CIPC news December 2023 Read More »

CIPC will be closed to the public from 10h00 on Friday 22 December 2023 up to and including Monday 1 January 2024. Certain offices will open on Tuesday 2 January. Read the notice here.

Starting 11 December companies and close corporations need to make sure their beneficial ownership filing is up to date before they can submit their Annual Returns. If the beneficial ownership information for an entity is not updated, they’ll get a warning and a link to update it. With this interface being an assistive compliance process, …

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A step-by-step trade mark application process for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are detailed in the notice. Once logged in, locate the “Trade Marks” tab on the portal. Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu. From the dropdown menu, select “Apply for Trade Mark”. To complete the online application process refer to the …

Registering trade mark rights: a step-by-step guide for SMMEs Read More »

On 4 December CIPC implemented an identity verification and multifactor authentication system for director amendments. Automated processes are now available to finalise such transactions, making the process more efficient and secure. With the new system in place, director amendments and changes to director contact details will no longer involve manual processing. The system now verifies …

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