The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has deployed an automated Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Module, providing accredited law enforcement agencies with 24-hour, real-time access to corporate ownership records and verification filings.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has implemented an update to its eServices platform to validate customer profiles and prevent the use of duplicate contact details.
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The CIPC has announced routine on-site and virtual inspections to verify beneficial ownership submissions under the Companies Act and GLAA.
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In terms of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Customer Notice 28 of 2026, warning companies of enforcement actions and administrative penalties for failing to submit their annual Compliance Checklists.
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Sections 5, 6, and 19 of the Companies Amendment Act, No. 16 of 2024, will come into effect on 22 May 2026, introducing major changes to remuneration policies and financial statement disclosures.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Practice Note 5 of 2025 to address confusion regarding the date required on the business rescue status report form (CoR125.1).
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued a notice regarding processing delays for company and close corporation re-instatements following deregistration for non-compliance.
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