Free CIPC checklist readiness tool
CIPC Compliance Checklist Self-Assessment
CIPC — the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, the body that registers and regulates companies in South Africa — requires companies whose financial statements are audited or independently reviewed to complete a 24-question compliance checklist each year. The official form asks if you complied with each section of the Companies Act, but never explains what the section means. This walks you through all 24 in plain English. Answer Yes to all of them and you're in good shape; every No is a gap to close.
Section 1 · Registration & company records
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Does CIPC have your company’s correct registered office address, and do you actually receive post there?
Every company must keep a registered office on record with CIPC and update it when it moves. This is the address CIPC and SARS use for official notices — including deregistration warnings you don’t want to miss.
Companies Act Reg 21
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This is a readiness self-assessment, not the official CIPC filing and not a legal certification of compliance. It is based on the mandatory CIPC Compliance Checklist but is not affiliated with CIPC. The checklist applies to companies, not close corporations. For formal compliance advice, consult a qualified attorney, accountant, or company secretary. ClearComply does not file or submit documents on your behalf.