CIPC Annual Returns 2026 — Deadlines, Fees & Penalties for SA Companies
Every SA company must file an annual return with CIPC. Miss it and your company can be deregistered. Here’s the 2026 fee schedule and deadlines.
What Is a CIPC Annual Return?
An annual return is a mandatory yearly filing that confirms your company still exists and its details are up to date. It has nothing to do with SARS tax returns — it’s purely a CIPC compliance requirement.
When Is It Due?
Within 30 business days of the anniversary of your company’s incorporation date. So if you registered on 15 March, your annual return window opens on 15 March each year.
2026 Fee Schedule
- Turnover < R1 million: R100
- Turnover R1 million – R10 million: R450
- Turnover R10 million – R25 million: R2 000
- Turnover > R25 million: R3 000
What Happens If You Miss It?
CIPC starts deregistration proceedings. A deregistered company can no longer trade, sign contracts, or hold assets — and reinstating it costs significantly more than filing the return in the first place.
Let Us File It for You
For R450 all-in (CIPC fee included for small companies), Consultium Group files your annual return the same day. Get in touch to check your status.
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