CIPC annual return
Every company must file an annual return with CIPC each year or eventually be deregistered, even if it never traded. We file it on time for a fixed fee, with the CIPC fee added at cost. Work out your CIPC fee below.
What is included
- Annual return prepared and filed on CIPC eServices
- Turnover band confirmed so you never overpay the CIPC fee
- Beneficial ownership confirmation check, now required with the return
- Filing confirmation and proof of payment for your records
- A diary note service: we remind you before next year\u2019s window
- Deregistration rescue advice if you have missed years
How ordering works
- Email us with the button below. You get our written questionnaire back the same business day.
- Answer in writing at your own pace. No calls, no meetings, everything on record.
- We confirm your turnover band and anniversary date from your questionnaire, invoice the exact CIPC fee at cost, and file; confirmation usually lands the same day CIPC processes it.
- Pay the fixed price on delivery by EFT. The price you see is the price you pay plus the exact CIPC fee shown by the calculator, at cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a CIPC annual return?
The CIPC fee depends on turnover: R100 under R1 million, R450 from R1 million to under R10 million, R2 000 from R10 million to under R25 million, and R3 000 above that, with higher fees if you file late. Our filing fee is a flat R390 on top.
When is my CIPC annual return due?
For companies, within 30 business days of the anniversary of your registration date each year. CCs file within the anniversary month and the month after. File in the window and you pay the lower fee.
What happens if I never file my annual returns?
CIPC assumes the company is inactive, moves it into deregistration, and eventually strikes it off. That freezes your bank account and puts company property at risk. Filing the outstanding returns with late fees usually restores compliance if you act before final deregistration.
Do I file an annual return if my company did not trade?
Yes. A dormant company files with R0 turnover and pays the minimum R100 CIPC fee. Not trading does not pause the obligation.
Is the annual return the same as a SARS tax return?
No. The CIPC annual return confirms your company details and pays a levy to stay registered; SARS tax returns are separate. You need both every year.
CIPC fee bands were confirmed from CIPC\u2019s Annual Returns FAQ in August 2026 and are charged at cost on top of the fixed filing fee. Free tools are estimates. Packs are templates and guidance, not legal or financial advice.