CIPC fees and annual return calculator

See what CIPC charges to register a company and to file the annual return, and the last day to file.

Annual return fee

R 100

Last day to file: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Fee on time: R 100
Registering a new private company: R 175

The due date counts 30 business days after the anniversary date, skipping weekends and public holidays. Check it on CIPC’s system before you rely on it.

Estimates only. Not financial advice.

Company annual return fees

CIPC annual return fees for companies, by yearly turnover
Turnover	On time	Late column
Under R 1 000 000	R 100	R 150
R 1 000 000 to under R 10 000 000	R 450	R 600
R 10 000 000 to under R 25 000 000	R 2 000	R 2 500
R 25 000 000 or more	R 3 000	R 4 000

Close corporation annual return fees

CIPC annual return fees for close corporations, by yearly turnover
Turnover	Fee	Late penalty
Under R 50 000 000	R 100	R 150 for each late return
R 50 000 000 or more	R 4 000	R 150 for each late return

Registration fees

CIPC fees to register a private company
Item	Fee
Register a private company, name reservation included	R 175
Reserve a company name on its own	R 50

How the CIPC fees calculator works

Last updated 10 November 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) keeps the register of companies and close corporations in South Africa. It charges a fee to register one and a yearly fee for the annual return. This page shows those fees as CIPC publishes them and works out the due date for your return.

How it works

Choose a company or a close corporation and enter your yearly turnover.
Enter the anniversary date, which is the day the entity was registered, in the year of the return.
The tool finds your fee band and the last day to file. Tick the box to see the late fee.

Worked example

With the starting figures:

A company with turnover of R 800 000 pays R 100 for the annual return when filed on time.
With an anniversary date of 30 June 2026, the last day to file is Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Registering a new private company costs R 175.

Where the figures come from

The fees come from two CIPC documents: its annual returns frequently asked questions and a CIPC presentation dated 30 June 2026. The two agree. We read them on 10 November 2026. The register on how we check figures shows the date and what is still unconfirmed.

Which turnover to use

Turnover is taken from the latest approved financial statements. Turnover is what the entity earned from sales and services, not profit. The company fee rises in steps, from R 100 at the lowest band to R 3 000 at the highest. Close corporations pay R 100 up to a much higher turnover.

Business days and public holidays

For a company the clock counts business days, which leave out Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The tool uses the same public holiday rules as our public holidays tool. CIPC’s own system decides the final date, so confirm it there.

What else the annual return needs

The annual return also needs a beneficial ownership declaration and financial statements or a Financial Accountability Supplement. Annual returns can only be filed electronically.

What this page does not cover

Fees for amending details, customised company documents, non-profit companies and other CIPC services are not listed because we could not confirm them. Registration agents and accountants charge their own fees. This is information from public documents, not legal advice.

Things to watch

CIPC can change its fees. Check its fee schedule before you pay.
The late amounts are shown as CIPC lists them. It is not clear whether they replace the on-time fee or add to it.

Related: the sole proprietor vs company tax calculator and the payslip generator. Read the full disclaimer.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to register a company with CIPC?

CIPC lists R 175 to register a private company, with the name reservation included. Reserving a name on its own is R 50. Other costs, such as an accountant or a registration agent, are separate.

What is an annual return?

A yearly filing every registered company and close corporation must make to CIPC to stay on the register. It is not a tax return. It is filed electronically.

When is the annual return due?

A company has 30 business days after its anniversary date. A close corporation has two months from the start of the anniversary month. The calculator works out the date for the day you enter.

Do the late fees replace the normal fee?

CIPC lists the late amounts in the late column of its fee table and calls them a late penalty in its slides. It does not say clearly whether they replace the on-time fee or are added to it. Check the CIPC fee schedule before you pay.

What happens if I never file?

Two years without an annual return puts the entity into CIPC’s deregistration process.

Is anything stored?

No. Your numbers stay in the page.

Figures last checked on 10 November 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year. Sources: CIPC: Annual returns frequently asked questions, CIPC: Company information, BizPortal services and compliance (30 June 2026).

Estimates only, based on 2026/27 figures. Not financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.