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Declare Ownership
R300
Add/Update Your Beneficial Ownership Register.
What Documents are Needed?
For each owner, you need to provide:
Mandate to lodge signed by all directors (we will provide the letter).
Share register (If you don’t have one, we can help you create it.)
Certified copies of all shareholder ID documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about Beneficial Ownership
What is Beneficial Ownership?
CIPC Beneficial Ownership is a register of individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a company. This information is submitted to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The South African government introduced this requirement to help authorities reduce the risk of money laundering, financial crimes, and reputational damage.
How often should beneficial ownership details be updated?
You should update beneficial ownership information whenever there’s a change in ownership or control, and at least annually when filing your CIPC annual returns.
What happens if I don’t comply with beneficial ownership disclosure?
Non-compliance can lead to penalties, fines, and even deregistration of your company
Can a company be a beneficial owner?
No, beneficial owners are always natural persons, not other companies or legal entities.
Who can file into a Beneficial Ownership Register?
Typically, a company director or authorized representative files the beneficial ownership information.
Is there a limit on the number of beneficial owners I can add to the Register?
No, there’s no limit. You should include all individuals who meet the criteria for beneficial ownership.