The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) regularly reviews its processes and systems in pursuit of improving customer service and putting proper controls in place. As from 01/12/2023, CIPC will be launching an online change of directors and change of contact details (cellphone and email addresses of directors). These changes will improve the effectiveness and
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) regularly reviews its processes and systems in pursuit of improving customer service and putting proper controls in place. As from the 01/12/2023, CIPC will be launching an online register of disqualified persons and third parties will be able to file court orders for disqualifying persons to serve as
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is committed to customer services and the effective and efficient processing of applications and associated information. As from 01/12/2023, CIPC will be launching the online Foreigner Assurance service on CIPC’s e-Services. The foreigner assurance process will allow foreign nationals to submit their information electronically together with a certified
Introduction In today’s competitive business landscape, protecting your brand is essential for the success and longevity of your Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME). One of the most effective ways to safeguard your brand identity is by applying for the registration of a trade mark. In this article, we will address common misconceptions surrounding the
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission as part of its drive to ensure the correctness and reliability of documentation, reviewed the information that companies and directors receive after registering a private company. Such change was released on 6 November 2023, but unfortunately, the company name and registration number incorrectly reflected on the generated Memorandum of
