Need help closing a company or bringing a deregistered company back to life?
SimplyCovered helps you handle the process with CIPC quickly, correctly, and without the stress.
Our specialists manage the paperwork, submissions, and compliance so you can focus on what matters.
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Deregister or Reinstate your Company or CC from only R1,790.
Complete the quick form below and one of our consultants will assist you.
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If your business has stopped trading and has no assets or liabilities, you can formally close it through CIPC.
We assist with the full deregistration process to ensure everything is done correctly.
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Requirements
Timeframe
8 - 12 Weeks
Price
R1,790 Once-Off
If your company was deregistered but still has assets, liabilities, or was trading, it can be reinstated with CIPC.
Our specialists guide you through the reinstatement process and assist with the required supporting documents.
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Requirements
Timeframe
15 - 21 Working Days
Price
R2,990 Once-Off
Frequently Asked Questions
Reinstatement is the process of restoring a deregistered company or close corporation to active status with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Once approved, the company becomes legally active again and may resume operations.
Common reasons include:
The company was still trading when it was deregistered
The company owns assets such as property or intellectual property
The company has outstanding debts or obligations
A court order requires the company to be reinstated
Supporting evidence such as bank statements and proof of assets or liabilities may be required.
Voluntary Deregistration
A company may choose to deregister when:
The business has permanently stopped trading
There are no remaining assets or liabilities
Automatic Deregistration
CIPC may deregister a company automatically if:
Annual Returns are not filed for two or more years
The company becomes non-compliant with statutory requirements
Deregistration
Used when a company has no assets or liabilities
The company simply stops existing on the CIPC register
Liquidation
Used when a company has assets or debts
A formal legal process where assets are sold to settle liabilities
Processing times depend on the workload at CIPC.
Typical timelines:
Reinstatement: +/-21 working days
Deregistration: Up to 12 weeks
In some cases, applications may be processed faster.
Yes.
All tax returns, submissions, and compliance requirements must be up to date with SARS before deregistration can be completed.
No.
Once the company is deregistered at CIPC, the registered representative must contact SARS to complete the tax deregistration process.