đŸ‡ŋđŸ‡Ļ Company Registration

Company Registration Checker

Check if your company name is available on CIPC, then get everything you need to register your (Pty) Ltd.

Step 1: Check Name Availability on CIPC

CIPC does not have a public API, but you can search their eFiling system directly. Enter your desired company name below and we'll send you to CIPC to check.

Check on CIPC →

⚠ī¸ Disclaimer

Xage does not have access to CIPC's internal database. The CIPC eFiling portal is the official and only way to check company name availability in real time. Your search will open on CIPC's official website.

📋 What the CIPC Search Tells You

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Name Availability

Whether your desired company name is available or already taken by another registered entity.

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Existing Companies

You can search for any existing company by name, director name, or registration number.

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Company Status

Whether a company is active, deregistered, or in the process of deregistration.

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Director Information

View directors associated with any registered company (public information).

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Registration Costs

  • New (Pty) LtdR175
  • Name reservationR50
  • Annual returnR100–R450
  • Certified copiesR30 each
  • Via agent (typical)R500–R2,000
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Registration Timeline

  • Name checkInstant
  • Name reservation1–5 days
  • Company registration5–10 days
  • SARS tax registration1–3 days
  • Bank account opening1–5 days
  • Total (typical)2–3 weeks

đŸ—ēī¸ Full Registration Roadmap

1

Check name availability

Use CIPC eFiling to confirm your desired name is free.

2

Reserve your company name

Optionally reserve the name for 6 months while you prepare (R50).

3

Register on CIPC eFiling

Create an account and submit CoR14.1 form with R175 payment.

4

Receive COR14.3 certificate

Your official company registration certificate (usually 5–10 days).

5

Register with SARS for Income Tax

Submit ITR14 registration on SARS eFiling — free.

6

Open a business bank account

Required for any (Pty) Ltd. See our banking comparison.

7

Register for VAT (if needed)

Compulsory over R1M turnover, optional from R50K.

8

Register as employer (if hiring)

PAYE, UIF, and SDL registration on SARS eFiling.

📧 Get a Registration Checklist

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