Companies have ongoing registration, disclosure and filing responsibilities. SW Accountants (Pty) Ltd assists businesses with company secretarial administration and selected submissions to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Company administration services (for ongoing company compliance; for new registrations, see our Business Registration and Company Start-up page)
- Director appointments, resignations and changes to company details.
- Company annual return filing assistance.
- Beneficial ownership information and declaration support.
- Company disclosure and registration-document requests.
- Share certificate and company-record administration support, where applicable.
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn-affidavit process guidance, depending on the entity and requirements.
Why keep CIPC records up to date?
Accurate company records help keep statutory information current and support due diligence, banking, tender and business administration processes. Filing requirements depend on the type and status of the entity and the current CIPC rules.
Annual returns and beneficial ownership
CIPC requires companies and close corporations to keep their beneficial ownership information up to date and to submit the applicable beneficial ownership declaration and security register or beneficial interest register with the annual return. The applicable annual-return and financial-information filing requirements depend on the entity type and its circumstances. CIPC guidance states that companies generally have 30 business days after their anniversary date to file the annual return. Late or missing filings can result in penalties and may lead to compliance or deregistration action.
Changes to beneficial ownership information must also be updated within the prescribed period. Please confirm the latest filing requirements and due dates directly with CIPC before submitting.
CIPC: Beneficial ownership information with annual return filings | CIPC FAQs
Information to prepare
- Company registration number and current disclosure certificate, if available.
- Identification and contact details of relevant directors or authorised representatives.
- Current registered and business address information.
- Shareholding and beneficial ownership information, where relevant.
- Details of the change or filing required.
We will confirm the applicable requirements and supporting documents before a submission is prepared. CIPC approval and processing times remain subject to CIPC procedures.
Contact: sunette@swaccountants.co.za | 066 579 0369
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