cipc.co.za Customer Registration Procedure : Companies & Intellectual Property Commission

Name of the Organization : Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
Type of Facility : Customer Registration
Location : Cape Town

Website : https://www.cipc.co.za/
Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/6724-CustomerRegistration.pdf

CIPC Customer Registration Procedure

1. Visit the CIPC website .cipc.co.za, and under Register your Business click on Register as a Customer.
2. Click on Customer Registration.

Related : CIPC Customer Service Call Center Number : www.southafricain.com/6705.html

3. ID Verification. Indicate if you have a South African green barcoded ID document or smart card. Click either on the Yes or No radial buttons.
4. ID Number Verification. If Yes was selected, type in your ID number and Surname and click on Continue. If No was selected and you do not have an ID number, type in your Passport Number and click on Continue.

5. Complete the required fields and click on Register. Please note that the Surname, Name(s) and ID/Passport Number will be pre-populated on this screen. Compulsory fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The fields are :
a. Country
b. *Cell Phone Number
c. *Email Address
d. *Re-type email address
e. *Telephone Number
f. Fax number
g. *Physical Address
h. *Province
i. *Postal Address
j. *Province

** The fields will be verified. If there is any problem or missing information, an error message will display in red, indicating what is required. Correct the fields as indicated and click on “Register” again. Customers will only be allowed to have one customer code per ID number

6. If you completed all required fields and selected Register, you will receive the below message. Click Continue.
** Customer Code Registered
** Your new CIPC customer code has been sent to your cellphone and email address.
** Click continue below to change your password.
** Customer Code X1234
** Click on Continue.

7. Type in a password, confirm the password and type in the security question. Confirm that all details are correct, and click on Update.
8. The following screen will be displayed. Click on Continue.
9. The landing page of E-services will be displayed. Click on the relevant button to transact.

FAQ On CIPC Customer Registration

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) on CIPC Customer Registration:

Why do I need to register with CIPC?
Registration with CIPC is mandatory for any business or individual who wants to conduct business in South Africa. It is also necessary for certain transactions, such as company registrations, filing annual returns, and submitting other legal documents.

How do I register with CIPC?
To register with CIPC, you can visit their website and follow the registration process. You will need to provide personal and business information, including your name, ID number or passport number, and contact details.

Do I need to pay a fee to register with CIPC?
There is no fee for registering with CIPC, but certain transactions may require payment of fees, such as registering a new company or submitting annual returns.