CIPC Annual Return Fee + Penalty Calculator
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Every active company and close corporation files a CIPC Annual Return on its registration anniversary. Fees scale with turnover. Miss two years and CIPC starts deregistration. This calculator shows what you owe today, including catch-up if you're behind.
Use 0 for a fully dormant company.
What you owe
| This year's AR (on time) | R100 |
| This year's AR (late penalty) | R150 |
| Total to file now | R100 |
You're current. File before your registration anniversary to avoid the late penalty.
2026 fee table (Companies)
| Turnover bracket | On time | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Up to R1 000 000 | R100 | R150 |
| Up to R10 000 000 | R450 | R600 |
| Up to R25 000 000 | R2 000 | R2 500 |
| Above R25 000 000 | R3 000 | R4 000 |
Important: Beneficial Ownership is now required first
Since 1 July 2024 CIPC will not accept your AR until your Beneficial Ownership filing is up to date. If you've never filed BO, do that first at https://eservices.cipc.co.za. Our Beneficial Ownership Wizard walks you through who counts.
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CIPC fees verified 2026-05-03. File at https://annualreturns.cipc.co.za. Not legal or tax advice.