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Company Amendments at CIPC

Company Amendments at CIPC

Keeping your company information accurate and compliant with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is essential for operating a business in South Africa.

SimplyCovered helps you update, amend, or correct company records quickly and professionally, whether you need to change directors, update your registered address, amend your MOI, or reserve a new company name.

CIPC amendments starting from only R890.

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Why Company Amendments Are Important

Under the Companies Act, businesses are required to ensure their records remain up to date with CIPC and financial institutions.

Director amendments
Registered address updates
Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) amendments
Beneficial Ownership updates
Company name changes

Keeping these records current ensures your company remains compliant with regulators, banks, and SARS.

Important Notice on Director Amendments

According to CIPC Practice Note 3 of 2025, the Commission may place a hold on director amendment filings if there are reasonable grounds to suspect internal disputes.

In such cases, amendments may remain frozen until the matter is resolved through the Companies Tribunal or the High Court.

Company Amendment Services

Amendment support across CIPC company and CC updates

Registered Office Change

Update your company's official registered address at CIPC.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Certified ID documents or passport (for foreign directors)
  • Authorisation letter on company letterhead

Timeframe

6 Working Days

Price

R890 Once-Off

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Reinstate a Company or CC

If your company has been deregistered but needs to become active again, we can assist with the reinstatement process.

Requirements

  • CIPC reinstatement application
  • Bank statements proving active trading
  • Certified ID documents or passports

Timeframe

2 Working Days (application submission)

Price

R2,990 Once-Off

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Update Director or Member Details

Correct or update director or member information registered at CIPC.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Certified ID documents or passports
  • Authorisation letter on company letterhead

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R890 Once-Off

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Special Resolution Amendment

Certain company changes require a formal shareholder resolution and amendments to the MOI.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
  • Certified ID documents
  • Company letterhead authorisation
  • Proof of company address

Timeframe

7 Working Days

Price

R1,890 Once-Off

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Add a Director or Member

Appoint a new director or member to your company or close corporation.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Certified ID documents or passports
  • Director appointment letter

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R990 Once-Off

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Change Accounting Officer, Auditor or Secretary

Update the company's appointed accounting officer, auditor, or company secretary.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Letter from accountant
  • Certified ID documents
  • Company letterhead authorisation
  • Signed appointment or resignation letter

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R990 Once-Off

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Financial Year-End Change

Change the financial year-end date for your company.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Letter from accountant
  • Certified ID documents

Timeframe

3 Working Days

Price

R790 Once-Off

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Defensive Name Reservation

Reserve a company name to protect it from being registered by others.

Requirements

  • Defensive name confirmation letter
  • Certified ID documents

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R790 Once-Off

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Company or CC Name Change

Change the registered name of your company or close corporation.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Certified ID documents or passports
  • Director appointment letter

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R1,790 Once-Off

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Deregister a Company or CC

Close a company or CC that is no longer trading.

Requirements

  • CIPC deregistration form
  • Certified ID documents
  • Authorisation letter
  • Tax Clearance PIN certificate

Timeframe

Up to 120 Working Days

Price

R1,790 Once-Off

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Remove a Director (Without Consent)

Where necessary, a director can be removed through a formal process in line with the Companies Act.

Requirements

  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Certified ID documents
  • Authorisation letter on company letterhead
  • Meeting notice and proof of delivery
  • Resolution approving removal
  • Share register or share certificates

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R990 Once-Off

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Resignation of Directors or Members

Process the resignation of directors or members, including cases involving estates.

Requirements

  • Certified ID of executor
  • CIPC Amendment Form
  • Death certificate (if applicable)
  • Company authorisation letter
  • High Court letter where applicable

Timeframe

5 Working Days

Price

R1,290 Once-Off

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common CIPC amendment questions

What are the most common company amendments in South Africa?

Some of the most frequently requested amendments include:

Company name changes

Director or member changes

Registered address updates

Conversion of a CC to a Pty Ltd

Amendments to the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)

How do I change my company name at CIPC?

Changing a company name requires:

Name reservation approval from CIPC

A special resolution signed by shareholders

Amendment of the Memorandum of Incorporation

Forms commonly required include:

COR 9.4 - Name reservation confirmation

COR 15.2 - Amendment of the MOI

Our team prepares and submits all required documentation.

How does a registered address change work?

The registered address recorded at CIPC must reflect the company's official business location.

Changes typically require:

COR 21.1 - Application to change address

Director resolution approving the change

Certified copies of director ID documents

How do I change directors of a company?

Director amendments may involve:

Appointment of a new director

Resignation of a director

Updating director details

Required documentation may include:

Power of attorney

Extract of meeting minutes

COR 3.9 - Director Information Form

Certified ID copies

Can a director be removed without consent?

Yes, but the process must comply with the Companies Act, 2008.

The removal must follow a formal procedure including notice, shareholder resolution, and proper documentation.

Can the Memorandum of Incorporation be amended?

Yes.

Whenever major company changes occur, the MOI may need to be updated to reflect the new structure or company information.

What is Foreigner Assurance Verification (FAV)?

Foreigner Assurance Verification is a process used by CIPC to verify the identity and legal status of foreign individuals or entities involved in South African companies.

This ensures regulatory compliance for international investors and directors.