CIPC Annual Returns Benoni: 5 Proven Steps, From R350

For only R 350 we will submit your Annual Returns

Regular annual returns keep your company in good standing, prevent administrative penalties, and preserve your company’s good standing and ability to trade.

CIPC Annual Returns

CIPC Annual Returns Benoni

CIPC Annual Returns · Benoni & East Rand

CIPC Annual Returns in Benoni: Filed Correctly and on Time

Every company and close corporation registered with the CIPC must file an annual return each year, even if it didn't trade. Miss it and you pay more, your company's good standing is at risk, and in the end it can be deregistered.

We track your due date, prepare the return, check your beneficial ownership declaration and submit it for you, so you don't have to work through the CIPC portal yourself. We help companies across Benoni, Boksburg, Kempton Park, Springs and the rest of the East Rand, and everything is done online.

An annual return is not a tax return. It's filed with the CIPC, not SARS. Filing your SARS return doesn't file your annual return, and the reverse is also true. Many owners think they're compliant when they've only done one of the two.

Who Must File and When

Who must fileEvery private company, public company, non-profit company and close corporation on the CIPC register, including dormant companies that haven't traded. Sole proprietors and ordinary partnerships aren't registered with the CIPC and don't file.

When it's dueFor companies, within 30 business days after the anniversary of the company's registration date. Your date is personal to your company, not a fixed national deadline. Close corporations have a slightly different window, so ask us.

An exampleIf your company was registered on 10 March, the return becomes due each year after 10 March and you have 30 business days (weekends and public holidays excluded) to file at the normal rate.

Find your dateCheck your registration date on your CIPC certificate or company profile, or send us your company name and registration number and we'll confirm it and add reminders.

CIPC Annual Return Fees for 2026

The CIPC fee depends on your company's annual turnover. It's set by the CIPC, so it's the same whether you file yourself or through us. Filing after the 30-business-day window costs more.

Annual turnover	CIPC fee (on time)
Under R1 million (including dormant companies)	R100
R1 million to under R10 million	R450
R10 million to under R25 million	R2,000
R25 million and above	R3,000

Our service fee is R350 per annual return. This is for preparing and submitting the return, checking your beneficial ownership declaration and confirming the filing. The CIPC fee above is paid to the CIPC. CIPC fees can change, so we confirm the current amount before we file.

What You Need to File

✓Company name and registration number

✓Your annual turnover for the financial year

✓Current registered address and contact details

✓Up-to-date director or member details

✓An up-to-date beneficial ownership declaration. The CIPC won't accept the return without it.

✓Financial statements or a Financial Accountability Supplement, depending on your company's size and type

Turnover means income from your business activities for the year. Loans and money put in by shareholders aren't turnover. Not sure which figure to use? We'll work it out from your financial statements with you.

How Our Annual Return Service Works

Send us your company details

Your company name or registration number is enough to start. We check your status and due date on the CIPC system.

We check your beneficial ownership

If it's missing or out of date, we update it first, because the return can't be submitted without it.

We confirm turnover and the fee

You'll know the exact CIPC fee and our R350 service fee before we file.

We submit and pay

The return is filed on the CIPC's BizPortal system and the fee is paid.

You get your confirmation

We send proof of filing and note your next due date.

Prefer to file yourself? You can do it on the CIPC's BizPortal using your CIPC account.

What Happens If You Miss Your Annual Return

A higher feeAfter the 30-business-day window, the CIPC charges a higher late-filing fee for the same return.

Non-compliant statusBanks, funders and tender committees often check your CIPC status, so a non-compliant status can cost you contracts and credit.

Deregistration processIf no annual returns are filed for two years, the company is placed in the deregistration process. It can't conduct business until the returns and beneficial ownership declarations are filed.

ReinstatementA deregistered company can be reinstated through an application to the CIPC, after which all outstanding returns must be filed. It's much easier to file on time.

Missed one or more years? We can file the backlog and bring your company back into good standing. Tax problems as well? See our SARS assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions About CIPC Annual Returns

What is a CIPC annual return?

It's a yearly filing that confirms your company is still on the register and updates its details with the CIPC. It carries a turnover-based fee and is separate from your SARS tax return.

When is my annual return due?

For companies, within 30 business days after the anniversary of the registration date. If your company was registered in March, it's due each year after your March registration date. Send us your registration number and we'll confirm your date.

How much does it cost?

The CIPC fee depends on turnover, from R100 for turnover under R1 million up to R3,000 for R25 million and above. Our service fee is R350 per return. CIPC fees can change, so we confirm the current amount first.

Does a dormant company have to file?

Yes. A company that hasn't traded still has to file every year, at the lowest fee bracket.

Why can't I file without a beneficial ownership declaration?

The CIPC requires a current declaration of the people who ultimately own or control the company before it will accept the annual return. We can prepare both together.

What if I've missed several years?

Contact us as soon as possible. We check your status, file the outstanding returns and beneficial ownership declarations, and advise if reinstatement is needed.

Is an annual return the same as a tax return?

No. An annual return goes to the CIPC and a tax return goes to SARS. They have different deadlines, and filing one doesn't satisfy the other.

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This page is general information. The CIPC sets its own fees, deadlines and requirements, which can change.