Protecting your ideas, brand, or inventions is a crucial part of doing business in South Africa. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is the official body […]
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Trading Under Insolvency – Legal Obligations and CIPC Notification
Operating a company under insolvent conditions carries significant legal responsibilities in South Africa. Section 22 of the Companies Act prohibits companies from trading recklessly or while insolvent, […]
CIPC Compliance Checklist
The following CIPC Compliance Checklist is applicable to audited entities AND reviewed entities: Compulsory from 1 January 2020. To be submitted within 30 business days of the […]
Should interest income be included in the company’s annual turnover declared to CIPC?
In terms of the Companies Act of South Africa Regulation 164 interest should be included in the company’s turnover if it is in the nature of the […]
Annual returns, the what and when
All companies and close corporations are required by law to submit their annual return with CIPC annually on the registration date (“birthday”) of the entity. An annual […]