The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry in South Africa.
What items are maintained and processed through CIPC
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Company registrations
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Company de-registrations
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Company details - including address, directors, auditors, year-end, authorised shares.
Does CIPC maintain shareholding information?
No, CIPC does not maintain shareholding information. CIPC only maintains the number of authorised shares (not issued shares).
Does CIPC automatically register a company for Income Tax with SARS?
Yes, when a new company is registered, CIPC will automatically register the company for Income Tax with SARS.
Functions CIPC is responsible for
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To disclose Information on its business registers.
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To promote education and awareness of Company and Intellectual Property Law.
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To promote compliance with relevant legislation.
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Efficiently and effectively enforce relevant legislation.
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Monitor compliance with, and contraventions of financial reporting standards, and make recommendations thereto to Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC).
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Licensing of Business rescue practitioners.
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Report, research and advise the Minister on matters of national policy relating to company and intellectual property law.