CIPC Forms and Fees: Every CoR Form in Plain English
CIPC’s fee schedule is one very long page of form numbers. Here is the same information made searchable: type what you need to do (“change director”, “close company”, “name”) and see the form, what it’s for and what it costs.
By the Mitrend Accounting Services company secretarial team · Checked against CIPC’s own guidance on · Independent guide, not affiliated with CIPC
The most-used CIPC fees in 2026: name reservation R50 online; private company registration R175 (standard MOI, including the name) or R475 (customised or long-form MOI); annual returns R100–R3,000 by turnover; MOI amendment (CoR15.2) R250; change of financial year end (CoR25) R100; director changes (CoR39) and beneficial ownership filings free; reinstatement (CoR40.5) R200 plus outstanding annual returns; full disclosure certificate R30.
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CIPC forms & fees directory
| Form | What it is / when to use it | CIPC fee |
|---|---|---|
| CoR9.1 | Application to reserve a company name Reserving a name (online it is done on e-Services or BizPortal) Guide → | R50 online · R75 manual |
| CoR9.2 | Extension of name reservation Your reserved name is about to expire before you use it Guide → | R30 online · R50 manual |
| CoR9.4 | Name reservation confirmation Issued by CIPC when a name is approved; you need its number to register or change a name Guide → | Free for 30 days, then R30 to reprint |
| CoR10.1 | Defensive name registration Protecting a name you have a direct and material interest in | R200 online · R250 manual |
| CoR10.2 | Renewal of defensive name Renewing a defensive name registration | R30 online · R50 manual |
| CoR11.1 | Transfer of reserved or registered name Moving a reserved name to another person or entity | R75 online · R100 manual |
| CoR14.1 | Notice of incorporation Registering a new company (lists directors, addresses, shares and year end) Guide → | Included in registration fee |
| CoR14.3 | Registration certificate Issued by CIPC as proof the company exists; banks and tenders ask for it Guide → | Issued on registration |
| CoR15.1A | MOI – short standard form, private company Registering a standard private company (Pty) Ltd Guide → | R175 (R125 if no name) |
| CoR15.1B | MOI – long standard form Private, public, state-owned or Inc company wanting the long-form MOI Guide → | R475 |
| CoR15.1C | MOI – short standard form, NPC without members Registering a standard non-profit company without members Guide → | R175 (R125 if name already reserved) |
| CoR15.1D | MOI – long standard form, NPC without members NPC without members wanting the long-form MOI Guide → | R475 |
| CoR15.1E | MOI – long standard form, NPC with members Registering a membership-based NPC Guide → | R475 |
| CoR15.2 | Notice of amendment of MOI Changing your MOI after a special resolution Guide → | R250 |
| CoR15.2A | MOI amendment – ring-fencing provisions Adding ring-fencing conditions to the MOI Guide → | R250 |
| CoR15.3 | Notice of alteration of MOI Correcting a patent error in the MOI Guide → | R250 |
| CoR15.4 | Translation of MOI Filing a translated MOI | R250 |
| CoR15.5 | Consolidated revision of MOI Filing a consolidated, updated MOI | R250 |
| CoR16.1 | Adoption, alteration or repeal of company rules Board-made rules under section 15(3) of the Companies Act | R100 |
| CoR17.1 | Foreign company transferring registration to SA Domesticating a foreign company in South Africa | R400 |
| CoR18.1 | Conversion of a close corporation to a company Converting a CC into a company Guide → | Nil if the CC keeps its name (otherwise registration fee applies) |
| CoR20.1 | Registration of external company A foreign company conducting business in South Africa | R400 |
| CoR21.1 | Change of registered office Moving the company’s registered address (effective at least 5 business days after filing) | Per CIPC schedule |
| CoR22 | Location of company records Records are not kept at the registered office | Per CIPC schedule |
| CoR25 | Change of financial year end Changing the company’s financial year end | R100 |
| CoR39 | Change of directors Appointing, resigning or removing a director, or changing their details Guide → | Free |
| CoR44 | Change of auditor or company secretary Appointing or replacing the auditor or company secretary | Per CIPC schedule |
| CK2 | Amended founding statement (CC) Changing a close corporation’s members or name | Per CIPC schedule |
| CK2A | CC address or accounting officer change Changing a close corporation’s address or accounting officer | Per CIPC schedule |
| Annual return | Annual return (companies) Every year within 30 business days after the registration anniversary Guide → | R100–R3,000 by turnover (late: R150–R4,000) |
| BO | Beneficial ownership declaration Within 10 business days of incorporation or a change, and annually Guide → | Free |
| CoR40.1 | Resolution to wind up a solvent company Members’ voluntary winding up of a solvent company Guide → | R250 |
| Voluntary deregistration | Company/CC voluntary deregistration (e-Services) Closing a company that stopped trading with no assets or liabilities Guide → | Filed on e-Services |
| CoR40.2 | Transfer of registration to a foreign jurisdiction Moving a company’s registration out of South Africa | R250 |
| CoR40.5 | Reinstatement of a deregistered company Restoring a finally deregistered company or CC Guide → | R200 + outstanding annual returns |
| CoR89 | Notice of amalgamation or merger Merging companies | R250 + ancillary fees |
| CoR46.4 | Registration of prospectus Offering securities to the public | R2,000 draft · R5,000 final |
| Full disclosure | Official disclosure certificate Official proof of a company’s current record Guide → | R30 |
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Source: CIPC fee schedule (checked 4 October 2026). Fees change by government gazette, so confirm on cipc.co.za before paying.
How CIPC fees work
- Electronic filing is cheaper than manual. Most forms have a lower online fee.
- Filing fees are non-refundable. A rejected name reservation is not refunded, so submit four strong names.
- Payment: newer e-Services transactions are paid by card at checkout; others draw on prepaid credit on your customer code. Unpaid name reservations are deleted at midnight, and reinstatements must be paid within 5 working days.
- Registration credit: the R175 registration fee includes the R50 name reservation. Register under the registration number only and you pay R125.
- Fees change by government gazette. Always confirm on cipc.co.za before paying a large amount.
CIPC fees vs professional fees
The amounts above are what CIPC charges. Accountants and agents add a professional fee for preparing resolutions, checking documents and dealing with queries. That is worth it when something is complex or urgent, for example several years of overdue annual returns or a deregistered company. Simple filings, like a single on-time annual return, are easy to do yourself with our guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much are CIPC fees for registering a company?
R175 for a private company with a standard MOI including name reservation (R125 without a name), and R475 for a customised or long-form MOI.
How much does a CoR39 cost?
Nothing. CIPC does not charge for director changes.
How much does it cost to change a company’s financial year end?
R100 for the CoR25 notice of change of financial year end.
How much is an MOI amendment?
R250 for a CoR15.2 notice of amendment of the Memorandum of Incorporation.
Are CIPC fees refundable?
No. CIPC treats them as filing fees, so they are not refunded if an application is rejected.
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