Fast and Accurate CIPC Annual Return Filing

A CIPC Annual Return is a mandatory annual submission confirming that your company is still trading and that its details are up to date.

Failure to submit leads to penalties and possible deregistration.

All companies and close corporations registered with CIPC, including:

• Active companies

• Dormant companies

• NPCs

All must comply regardless of trading status.

Within 30 business days of your company anniversary (the date it was registered).

CIPC charges penalties for every late submission and can eventually begin deregistration.

• Annual turnover information

• Financial statements for certain companies

• Company details

• Beneficial Ownership updates

We ensure your information is accurate and compliant.

CIPC Annual Returns confirm company existence, while SARS returns relate to income tax compliance.

Both are mandatory.

Yes — dormant companies must still file annual returns or face deregistration.

Yes — banks may freeze business accounts if CIPC deregisters your company.

Costs are based on company turnover; NPCs have fixed fees.

Yes — if your company meets certain thresholds, you must upload financial or independent review statements.

CIPC may request supporting documents or conduct verification checks.

Yes — if incorrect information was submitted, we can help correct and resubmit.

Usually 1–3 working days, depending on complexity and supporting documents.

BO updates declare ownership details, while AR confirms company status.

Both are mandatory and now linked.

No — they must be filed within the allowable 30-day window.

Yes — NPCs must upload financials depending on their public interest score.

CIPC issues an Annual Return Filing Confirmation, which may be required for funding or tender documents.

Yes — regardless of director nationality.

We assist with reactivation and bringing all returns up to date.

Yes — annual returns, BO updates, amendments, and company reactivations.