Official-source guide

Company registration through CIPC and BizPortal

CIPC and BizPortal provide official company registration and related services. Requirements depend on the entity and transaction.

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Source: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This is an independent guide, not a government service.

Preparation checklist

Tick each step as you prepare. Progress stays in this page only; it is not sent to a server or saved as an application record.

1. Choose the official CIPC/BizPortal service that matches your intended transaction. 2. Review the entity type, name reservation and current fee requirements. 3. Prepare company and director information privately. 4. Complete the transaction inside the official portal. 5. Save the official reference and confirm registration or status through CIPC.

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