Services / Declare who owns the company
Beneficial ownership
CIPC requires every company to keep and file a register of the real people who own or control it. We prepare the register and file it.
Turnaround2 to 3 working days once documents are in
PriceR300
Beneficial ownership filing
Your beneficial ownership register prepared and filed with CIPC.
R300 once off
Start now What's included
- Mandate to lodge, prepared for your directors to sign
- Securities (share) register, drafted if you do not have one
- Filing with CIPC and confirmation
What you'll need
- Certified ID copies for every beneficial owner
- The share split between owners
How it works
Apply
A short online form, about five minutes.
Pay
Securely by card or instant EFT.
Upload
Your documents, in your client portal.
Done
We file and send you the confirmation.
Questions
Who counts as a beneficial owner?
Any natural person who directly or indirectly owns 5% or more of the company, or controls it. Companies cannot be beneficial owners; we trace through to the people.
How often must it be updated?
Whenever ownership or control changes, and at least once a year alongside your annual return.
What if I ignore it?
Non-compliance can lead to fines, and CIPC blocks annual returns until the register is filed.
Something else? Ask us.