• How to deregister a company

  A company can be deregistered either automatically by failing to file annual returns or manually by referring the company for deregistration to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”).Featured

• How to create a register of beneficial owners

  The CIPC has announced the promulgation of the amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended. The amendments of the Companies Act give the CIPC a mandate to request companies to file and update Beneficial Ownership information, as and when applicable.Featured

• What’s the difference between FAS and AFS?

  The final step of submitting your annual return requires that you either submit a Financial Accountability Supplement (“FAS”) or Annual Financial Statements (“AFS”).Featured

• How to file beneficial ownership information

  The CIPC has announced the promulgation of the amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended. The amendments of the Companies Act give the CIPC a mandate to request companies to file and update Beneficial Ownership information, as and when applicable.Featured

• How to change a company's registered address

  A company's registered address change must be submitted to CIPC and can be filed directly through InfoDocs.Featured

• How to calculate your B-BBEE level

  Using InfoDocs, you can calculate your company's B-BBEE level as well as produce the relevant supporting document, automatically.Featured

• How to approve Annual Financial Statements (AFS)

  Every year a company must draft a set of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) as per the Company’s Act. The statements reflect the financial position and performance of the company and must be approved via ordinary resolution by the directors.Featured

• How to change a company name

  With InfoDocs your new company name is just a click away.Featured

• How to submit a compliance checklist

  The compliance checklist educates directors and company secretaries on the mandatory requirements all companies have to follow in order to be compliant.Featured

• How to remove a company on InfoDocs

  Have greater autonomy over your account with the Remove Company function.Featured

• What is a Public Interest Score?

  The Public Interest Score (PI Score) assesses public interest in your company, determining necessary auditing and reporting standards.Featured

• How to calculate your Public Interest Score

  The Public Interest Score (PI Score) assesses public interest in your company, determining necessary auditing and reporting standards.Featured

• How to add a foreign company

  Adding a company with InfoDocs is easy. With the click of a few buttons you can have all your company information in one place.Featured

• The registered company is not showing up on InfoDocs

  We have added a handy work around to ensure that you can start managing your records on InfoDocs with no delays.Featured

• Can You Use Symbols in Company Names? Essential Guide to CIPC Name Rules (2025)

  Can you use symbols in company names? Discover what the Companies Act and the CIPC really allow in this updated 2024 guide to company name rules in South Africa.Featured