CIPCPortal Assistant

CIPC Service Map

Complete mapping of all CIPC portals, their services, authentication requirements, and associated fees.

BizPortal
One-stop shop for new business registration and related services. Developed by CIPC in collaboration with SARS, UIF, Compensation Fund, B-BBEE Commission, .ZADNA, and banks.
SA ID Number + Password
ServiceAuthFee
Company RegistrationR125–R175
Tax Registration (SARS)Free (auto)
Domain Name (.co.za)R74.75
B-BBEE Certificate (EME)Free
Compensation Fund RegistrationFree
UIF RegistrationFree
Business Bank AccountVaries
eServices
Primary portal for company maintenance, director changes, name management, certificates, and annual returns. Requires a CIPC customer code.
Customer Code + Password
ServiceAuthFee
Company RegistrationR125–R175
Director Amendments (CoR 39)R50
Member Amendments (CK2)R50
Annual ReturnsR100–R4,000
Name ReservationR50
Name ChangeR120
Address Change (CoR 21)R50
Financial Year End ChangeR50
Auditor ChangesR50
Certificates & DisclosuresR50
Domain RegistrationR74.75
Enterprise SearchFree
Name SearchFree
Transaction StatusFree
Balance EnquiryFree
IPOnline
South Africa's official portal for intellectual property services. Search, apply, and maintain trade marks, patents, designs, and copyright.
Customer Code (for filing)
ServiceAuthFee
Trade Mark SearchFree
Trade Mark ApplicationR590
Trade Mark RenewalR1,180
Patent SearchFree
Patent Application (Provisional)R590
Patent Application (Complete)R1,180
Design SearchFree
Design ApplicationR250
Copyright RegistrationFree
Commercial Trade Mark SearchPaid
Annual Returns
Dedicated portal for annual return filing, beneficial ownership declarations, and financial statement submissions (AFS/FAS).
Customer Code + Password
ServiceAuthFee
Annual Return FilingR100–R4,000
Beneficial Ownership FilingIncluded
AFS UploadIncluded
FAS SubmissionIncluded
Enterprise Name SearchFree
Enterprise Number EnquiryFree
Enquiries
Support and query management portal. Log queries, track resolution status, and verify company details. POPIA-compliant information masking applies.
Customer Code + Password + CAPTCHA
ServiceAuthFee
Log a QueryFree
Track Query StatusFree
Verify Company DetailsFree