How to Add a Director at CIPC (Form CoR39, 2026)

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Adding a director changes the people legally responsible for running your Pty. Required: shareholder approval (special resolution if your MOI demands it, ordinary resolution otherwise), then a CIPC filing.

Step 1: Get shareholder consent

Pass a resolution appointing the new director. Most Ptys require 50%+ shareholder approval (ordinary resolution). Some MOIs require 75%+ (special resolution). Check your MOI.

Step 2: File CoR39 at CIPC

1. Log in to https://eservices.cipc.co.za.
2. Find Director Amendments / Notice of Change of Directors.
3. Submit Form CoR39 with new director's name, ID, address, appointment date.
4. Attach: certified ID copy of new director, resolution authorising appointment, consent letter signed by new director.
5. Pay R100 (electronic).
6. Wait 1-3 working days for processing.

Step 3: Update SARS

Update the company's registered details on eFiling: Organisations -> SARS Registered Details -> Maintain Registered Particulars. Add the new director's ID. Required for accurate FICA records on file with SARS.

Step 4: Update your bank, BEE, and other registrations

• Bank: most banks require notification + new FICA pack within 30 days.
• BEE affidavit: re-issue if ownership changes (most affidavits become invalid on director change).
• CSD: update supplier details on https://secure.csd.gov.za.
• CIDB / PSIRA / NHBRC: file director change with sector regulator.

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