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# 2023 CIPC Notices

| CIPC Notice | Date |
|--- | --- |
| [Implementation of multi factor authentication for director amendments](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Customer-Notice_CIPC-implements-multi-factor-authentication-for-director-amendments_Dec_23-vrs-2.pdf) | 13 December 2023 | 
| [The how, where and what of Trade Mark registration for SMMEs in South Africa part 2](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/TMK-SSME-ART-2-DEC-23.pdf):- the Trade Mark application process | 12 December 2023 | 
| [CIPC closure during the festive season](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/signed-2023-Christmas-to-2024-new-year-closure-notice-of-CIPC.pdf) | 8 December 2023 | 
| [CIPC implements a beneficial ownership interface](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Media-Release_CIPC-implements-a-beneficial-ownership-interface_Dec_23.pdf)| 8 December 2023 | 
| [Urgent notice: Director Amendments](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Urgent-Notice-for-director-amendments.pdf) | 4 December 2023 | 
| [Turnover validation and beneficial ownership information on annual return filings](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Notice_BO-and-Turnover-validation-on-AR_v1.0.pdf) | 29 November 2023 | 
| [Automation of filing director changes](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Notice-of-new-process-for-change-of-directors.pdf) | 29 November 2023 | 
| [Automation of the register of disqualified persons](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Register-of-disqualified-persons.pdf) | 29 November 2023 | 
| [Automation of Foreigner Assurance Process](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Notice_Foreigner-Assurance-verification_version-1.1.pdf) | 25 November 2023 | 
| [The How, Where and What of Trade Mark registration for SMMEs in South Africa debunking common misconceptions ](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/TMK-SSME-ART-1-NOV-23.pdf)– part 1 | November 16, 2023 | 
| [Correction of new company registration information and certificates across electronic platforms](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Standardisation-of-MOI_apology_V1.0-002.pdf) | 13 November 2023 | 
| [CIPC and National Small Business Council Collaboration](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CIPC-AND-NSBC-collaboration-Notice.pdf) | 8 November 2023 | 
| [ICT network upgrade and maintenance](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/COMM_20231030_MPLS-Network-Maintenace-Downtime-Notice-002.pdf) | 1 November 2023 | 
| [Co-Operative that has been directed to change name by the registrar of Co-Operatives in terms of section 11 of Co-Operatives Act no. 14 of 2005, as amended ](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NOTICE-OF-PUBLICATION-OF-CO-OP-IN-GOVT-GAZETTE-MANDELA.pdf)| 1 November 2023 | 
| [SARS non-compliance notices](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Customer-notice_SARS-NON-COMPLIANCE-NOTICES.pdf) | 25 October 2023 | 
| [Media statement on behalf of the BRICS IP BLOC](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15th-IP-BRICS-HIPO-Meeting-final.pdf) | 25 October 2023 | 
| [15th Meeting of BRICS Heads of Intellectual Property Offices (HIPO) 2023](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/15th-Meeting-of-BRICS-Heads-of-Intellectual-Property-Offices.pdf) | 17 October 2023 | 
| [Learn-i-Biz](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Article-on-Learn-I-Biz-Approved-on-16-Oct-2023.pdf) | 17 October 2023 | 
| [Practice Note 4 of 2023: Filing of documents](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PRACTICE-NOTE-COR168.pdf) | 12 October 2023 | 
| [Enforcement of beneficial ownership filings and securities registers as from 01 October 2023](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Beneficial-Ownership-Enforcement-Notice_September-2023.pdf) | 19 September 2023 | 
| [CIPC 2023 XBRL taxonomy for public consultation](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ticket820880.pdf) | 14 September 2023 | 
| [CIPC clamping down on reckless conduct and non-compliance](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Article-on-Offences-and-Penalties.pdf) | 5 September 2023 | 
| [Compliance checklist report](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Compliance-Checklist-Report-22-08-2023-pdf.pdf) |  1 September 2023 | 
| [Domicilium et Executandi requirement](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/GG-Notice_Domicilium-et-Executandi-requirement.pdf) | 29 August 2023 | 
| [Commencement of deregistration notification for companies and close corporations](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AR-dereg.pdf) | 11 August 2023 | 
| [ICT application software upgrade and maintenance](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COMM_20230810_Software-Maintenance-Downtime-Notice.pdf) | 10 August 2023 | 
| [CIPC Self Service Centre Cape Town will be closed to the public from 14:00 starting 4 August 2023](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Notice-45-Cape-Town.pdf) | 7 August 2023 |
| [Media release: Companies and intellectual property commission (CIPC) approves SAMPRA distribution plan for 2022/3](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Media-Release_CIPC-approves-SAMPRA-royalties-distribution_3_Aug-23.pdf) | 3 August  2023 | 
| [Media release: CIPC lauds the seizing of counterfeit clothing and footwear: a bold step towards economic growth and sustainable job creation](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Media-Release_CIPC-lauds-the-seizing-of-counterfeit-goods_Aug-23.pdf) | 2 August 2023 | 
| [Validation of CIPC email address for requesting confirmation or evidence to information submitted to company services](Validation of CIPC email address for requesting confirmation or evidence to information submitted to company services) | 28 July 2023 | 
| [Reminder to customers: CIPC is changing of payment method](https://www.cipc.co.za/?p=19656) | 26 July 2023 | 
| [Practice notice 2 of 2023: Access to the website on the process to amend company directors](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Practice-Notice-No-2-of-2023.pdf) | 25 July 2023 | 
| [Practice notice 1 of 2023: Challenges encountered when filing applications](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Practice-Notice-No-1-of-2023-002.pdf) | 25 July 2023 | 
| [Media release: Reminder to Companies and Close Corporations to file Annual Returns](https://www.cipc.co.za/?p=19610) | 21 July 2023 | 
| [Securities register and beneficial interest register functionality release](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Customer-notice-regarding-securities-register-and-beneficial-interest-register-July-2023.pdf) | 19 July 2023 | 
| [Review of companies and close corporations enquiry categories on CIPC enquiry](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Notice_-Review-Companies-Enquiry-sub-category.pdf) | 5 July 2023 | 
| [Unauthorised use of CIPC name, abbreviation and logo ](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Notice_Unauthorised-Use-of-CIPC-Name_2023-1.pdf)| 22 June 2023 | 
| [Relaunch and automation of associated name reservation service (form COR9.1)](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Notice_Relaunch-and-automation-of-associated-name-reservation_v1.0.pdf) | 22 June 2023 | 
| [CIPC internet links are down](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Notice_20-June-23-Internet-Links-down.pdf) | 20 June 2023 |
| [Notice for Co-Operatives Directors/Members to Update their Contact Details](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Notice-for-Cooperative-Contacts.pdf) | 1 June 2023 | 
| [Delay in processing of dispatched documents via email](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Notice_Delay-in-processsing-dispatched-documents_30-May-23.pdf) | 30 May 2023 | 
| [Beneficial Owner Filing Requirements Guidence Note 2 of 2023](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Beneficial-Owner-Filing-Requirements-Guidance-Notice-25_May-2023.pdf) | 29 May 2023 | 
| [Companies Amendment Regulations 2023 – The CIPC hereby announces the promulgation of amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Companies-amendment-regulations-2023.pdf) | 25 May 2023 |
| [A ground-breaking Intellectual Property Seminar to Support Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa](https://www.cipc.co.za/?p=19378) | 16 May 2023 | 
| [Registration extended: Advanced WIPO Summer School on Intellectual Property & Technology Transfer 2023](https://www.cipc.co.za/?p=19364) | 10 May 2023 |
| [Online verification of CIPC disclosure certificate](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Web_based_Disclosure-May2023.pdf)s | 8 May 2023 |
| [The CIPC successfully brings a liquidation application against selective empowerment investments 1 LTD](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MEDIA-RELEASE-24-APRIL-2023_.pdf) | 25 April 2023 | 
| [CIPC to co-host world intellectual property day celebrations in SA](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/World-Intellectual-day-26-April-2023-Media-Statement.pdf) | 25 April 2023 | 
| [Increase of call Centre hours for limited period ](https://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Notice-Call-Centre-increase-in-hours-21-Apr-.pdf) | 21 April 2023 |