CIPC Annual Returns

An Annual Return—also known as an Annual Company Renewal—is a brief summary of the most essential company information submitted each year. Its main purpose is to confirm that your company is still trading or intends to trade in the future. All companies and close corporations are legally required to submit and pay for their Annual Returns with CIPC every year on the anniversary of their registration date. Failure to do so may result in penalties, de-registration, and even the freezing of the company’s bank account.

It’s important to note that Annual Returns are not the same as SARS Tax Returns. An Annual Return is submitted to CIPC and serves as a way to keep your company active and its details updated in the system. A Tax Return, on the other hand, is filed with SARS and relates specifically to your company’s taxable income and its tax obligations to the government.

To file your company’s Annual Return, we require the following information:

• Company Name

• Company Registration Number

• Annual Turnover of the company

Once we receive this information, we will calculate the Annual Return fee and notify you of the amount payable to CIPC.

The Annual Return submission process typically takes 24 to 48 hours, but may be delayed if CIPC is experiencing a high workload.

Our service fees for submitting your CIPC Annual Return are as follows:

• 1 Year – R199.00

• 2 Years – R349.00

• 3 Years – R499.00

• 4 Years – R649.00

Once your Annual Return has been successfully submitted, you will receive your official

Annual Return Certificate.

Cost for CIPC Annual Return (Our Submission Fee for 1 Year) R 199.00