What documents do I need for beneficial ownership?
Short answerCIPC asks for the filer's mandate, the company's securities register, the beneficial interest register where it applies, and certified ID or passport copies of the beneficial owners and the filer. Everything is uploaded online as PDF.
What CIPC asks for
- A written mandate from the company for the person who files.
- The securities register (who holds the shares).
- The beneficial interest register, where it applies.
- Certified ID copies of the beneficial owners and the filer.
- Certified passport copies for beneficial owners who use a passport.
- Any other document CIPC asks for.
- Format: PDF, uploaded online. CIPC does not accept manual filing.
What FilingFlowSA needs from you
- Your CIPC registration certificate (CoR14.3). Upload the PDF and we fill in the company details.
- The company's turnover from its financial statements.
- The current directors.
- How many shares each owner holds.
Let us file it for you. FilingFlowSA files your beneficial ownership declaration for R499. For companies with turnover under R1 million a year, we also file your CIPC annual return at no extra cost. Standard CIPC fees included. Independent; not affiliated with CIPC.
Start your filingCommon questions
Do I need a CIPC customer code?
If you file yourself, yes: the filer needs a CIPC customer code and a written mandate. If FilingFlowSA files, we handle the filing.
What file format does CIPC accept?
PDF.
Do the ID copies need to be certified?
Yes. CIPC asks for certified ID copies of the beneficial owners and the filer.
Related guides
Sources
- CIPC: Frequently asked questions (Beneficial Ownership and Annual Returns)
- Fairbridges Wertheim Becker: Beneficial ownership, what is it, and how does one comply? (August 2023)
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice.