Understanding Company Amendments

In South Africa, when registering a company with the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission), your company’s details are captured in the official public register. Over time, your business may grow, shift, or restructure—and when that happens, you are legally required to update your company information with CIPC. This update process is called a Company Amendment.

What is a Company Amendment?

A Company Amendment is the official process of updating or changing any important company details that were originally registered with CIPC. These amendments ensure that the company’s current structure, operations, and ownership are correctly reflected in the official government records.

Making amendments helps your business stay compliant, avoid fines or rejection during tender processes, and maintain trust with suppliers, banks, and clients.

Types of Amendments

1. Director Amendments
2. Company Name Change
3. Business Address Change
4. Financial Year End Change
5. Contact Details Update

1. Director Amendments

Change the people legally responsible for managing the company.

• Add a new director
• Remove an existing director
• Update a director’s details (e.g., ID number, name, address)

CIPC requires ID copies and signed forms from affected directors.

2. Company Name Change

Change your company’s registered name to reflect a new brand or direction.

• We help you reserve a new name.
• We handle the name change application.
• You’ll receive an updated COR 14.3 certificate.

CIPC charges R250 for this amendment.

3. Business Address Change

Update your registered or postal address if your business relocates.

• Change must reflect where official documents are delivered.

• This update is required for communication from SARS and other agencies.

4. Financial Year End Change

Adjust your company’s financial year for accounting or operational reasons.

• Some companies align their year-end with parent companies or tender cycles.

• We will submit a COR25 form on your behalf.

5. Contact Details Update

Update your company’s phone number and email address.

• Essential for maintaining communication with CIPC and government bodies.

What Our Amendment Service Includes

When you request a company amendment with us, we handle the entire process professionally:

1. Consultation & Advice

   • We will guide you through what kind of amendment you need.

   • We explain what documents are required.

2. Document Preparation

   • We fill and prepare the correct CIPC forms.

   • We assist you with director resolutions (if needed).

3. Submission to CIPC

   • We file all paperwork directly with CIPC.

   • We track the submission and respond to any CIPC queries.

4. Confirmation & Delivery

   • Once approved, we will send you all official documents (e.g., updated COR documents, MOI, or name certificates).

Required Documents for Amendments

Depending on the type of amendment, we may need:

• Copy of ID of affected directors
• Proof of address
• Signed resolutions
• Supporting documents for MOI or name changes

What will Online Biz Makers do for you?

• Advise you on the correct amendment.
• Prepare and submit documents to CIPC.
• Send you confirmation once the changes are approved.

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