CIPC Company Registration Cost in 2026: A Clear Breakdown

One of the most common questions we get is: how much does it cost to register a company in South Africa? Here’s a clear 2026 breakdown of the official CIPC fees and what to expect.

Official CIPC fees (2026)

• Name reservation: R50 per name
• Company registration: R125 online (R175 for manual filing)
• Annual return fee: R100 to R3,000 per year, depending on your company’s turnover

So why do registration services charge more?

The state fees are low, but a professional service does much more than click “submit”. A good registration package handles name reservation, correct MOI setup, your SARS income tax number, share certificates, a B-BBEE affidavit, and guidance on the next steps — with no rejections or delays. Rejections at CIPC are common when forms are completed incorrectly, and they cost you time.

Don’t forget the annual return

Every registered company must file an annual return with CIPC and pay the annual return fee (from R100). Missing this can lead to your company being deregistered, so it’s worth staying on top of it — we can remind and assist you.

Bundled costs to plan for

• SARS tax registration and Tax Clearance (needed for tenders)
• Business bank account (free to open, but required for CSD)
• CSD registration (to bid on government tenders)
• BEE affidavit (free sworn affidavit for businesses under R10m turnover)

CIPC fees can change — always confirm current fees before filing. Independent service, not affiliated with CIPC.

Save on your CIPC registration cost

The CIPC registration cost is one of the first things to understand when starting a business. Understanding the CIPC registration cost helps you budget correctly. We handle company registration from R890 – and you can bundle it with CSD registration in our full tender package.