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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is pleased to inform you of an important update regarding the re-instatement of companies and close corporations. Effective immediately, the requirement for supporting evidence of economic activity is no longer necessary as per Practice Note 1 of 2022. However, please note that it remains essential for the company or close corporation to have been in business or had economic value at the time of final deregistration. This evidence must be retained by the company or close corporation, and CIPC reserves the right to request it at any time in accordance with Companies Regulation 168. Failure to provide such evidence may result in the withdrawal of the re-instatement application and subsequent annual return filings.<\/p>\n
It should be noted that the following is still required to be submitted as a single e-mail with all attachments in PDF to re-instatements@cipc.co.za:-<\/a><\/p>\n CIPC has allocated more resources to the re-instatement process, but due to the high incoming volumes of applications and enquiries, delays must be expected in both the processing of applications and enquiries. CIPC is also in the process of automating the re-instatement process, but more information will be made available closer to the release.<\/p>\n Companies and close corporations are advised to prioritize compliance with Annual Returns, as well as Beneficial Ownership to avoid final deregistration and possible re-instatement. For further assistance, kindly refer to www.cipc.co.za<\/a> \/ enquiries for guidance on how to refer your enquiry<\/p>\n\n
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