Register your South African company the right way
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to CIPC company registration, name reservation, and annual returns — with a live cost estimator built on the official statutory tariffs.
- R 125,00
- Statutory registration fee (CoR14.1)
- R 50,00
- Name reservation (CoR9.1)
- 1–3
- Working days to register
- 2026
- Current CIPC fee schedule
Interactive Tool
CIPC Cost Estimator
Build a transparent, itemised quote using the 2026 statutory CIPC tariffs. Optional add-ons are clearly separated from official fees.
Registration on the standard CIPC Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) using Form CoR14.1.
Your Estimate
Live itemised breakdown
Statutory CIPC Fees
- Standard Private Company (Pty) Ltd registrationForm CoR14.1 on the standard CIPC MOIR 125,00
- Company name reservationForm CoR9.1 name applicationR 50,00
Statutory fees are payable directly to the CIPC. Add-ons reflect indicative market rates for optional third-party services.
Accurate statutory costs
Every fee mirrors the gazetted CIPC tariff schedule — no inflated estimates, no hidden mark-ups. See exactly what the Commission charges.
Built for SA founders
Localised for the Companies Act, SARS Income Tax integration, FICA verification, B-BBEE affidavits, and the CIPC e-Services portal.
From name to compliance
One resource for the full lifecycle: name reservation, incorporation, tax activation, banking, and ongoing annual returns.
The Full Journey
From idea to a registered, compliant company
Follow the five core stages every South African founder must complete with the CIPC. Each stage links to a detailed walkthrough.
Registration Roadmap
Step 1 of 5Choose your company structure
Decide between a Private Company, Non-Profit, or remaining a sole proprietor.
Most South African entrepreneurs register a Private Company (Pty) Ltd, which gives you limited liability, a separate legal persona, and credibility with banks and SARS. A Non-Profit Company (NPC) suits organisations pursuing a public-benefit objective. Confirm your structure before lodging Form CoR14.1, because it determines your Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) and director requirements.
Before you continue
- Confirm at least one incorporator/director with a valid SA ID or passport
- Decide whether you need a customised MOI or the free standard MOI
- Identify your authorised and issued share structure
Transparent Pricing
Estimate your full setup cost
Configure your registration and instantly see an itemised receipt separating official CIPC statutory fees from optional add-ons.
Interactive Tool
CIPC Cost Estimator
Build a transparent, itemised quote using the 2026 statutory CIPC tariffs. Optional add-ons are clearly separated from official fees.
Registration on the standard CIPC Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) using Form CoR14.1.
Your Estimate
Live itemised breakdown
Statutory CIPC Fees
- Standard Private Company (Pty) Ltd registrationForm CoR14.1 on the standard CIPC MOIR 125,00
- Company name reservationForm CoR9.1 name applicationR 50,00
Statutory fees are payable directly to the CIPC. Add-ons reflect indicative market rates for optional third-party services.
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If you would rather skip the queue entirely, our vetted formation partners can complete your entire CIPC registration, name reservation, and SARS tax setup on your behalf — typically within a few business days.
- Full CoR14.1 incorporation lodged for you
- Name reservation and standard MOI handled
- SARS Income Tax number activation
- Guidance on opening a business bank account
Done-For-You Service
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