- Signed CoR40.5 form (we can help with this)
- Certified ID of all directors
- Credit in your CIPC account for CIPC’s reinstatement fee
- Signed mandate or resolution (we compile this)
- Company registration documents (COR14.3)
- 12 months’ bank statements (6 months before and after the deregistration date)
- Proof of business operations (for example trademarks or contracts)
CIPC Company Reinstatement
Bring your deregistered company back to life
If CIPC has deregistered your company or close corporation, usually because annual returns weren’t filed, you can apply to have it reinstated. We prepare and submit your reinstatement application, then file the outstanding annual returns, beneficial ownership declaration and financial statements CIPC needs to restore your company to “in business”.
30-45 Business days
Why do companies get deregistered?
CIPC deregisters companies and close corporations that stop filing their annual returns, on the assumption that they’re no longer trading. Once a company is deregistered, it loses its legal standing: bank accounts can be frozen, contracts and tenders can be put at risk, and the business can’t operate normally until it is reinstated.
Signs you need reinstatement
Act quickly if any of these apply.
Your bank has frozen the company account
CIPC shows “deregistered” or “deregistration process”
Annual returns are two or more years behind
You can’t file returns or update company details
How reinstatement works
From deregistered to back in business.
1. CoR40.5 application
We apply to CIPC to reinstate the company
2. Outstanding filings
Annual returns, beneficial ownership and financial statements
3. Back in business
Your company status is restored
Why it matters
Speed matters. Once CIPC processes the reinstatement application, all outstanding annual returns, the beneficial ownership declaration and financial statements must be filed within 30 business days. If they aren’t, the company goes back to deregistered status and the whole process starts again.
How we do it
Three steps. We deal with CIPC.
1. Complete the online application
2. Send us your documents
3. We deal with CIPC until your company is restored
Documents required
We compile the mandate and help with the CoR40.5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was my company deregistered?
Usually because annual returns weren’t filed. CIPC treats companies that stop filing as no longer trading.
Can a deregistered company be reinstated?
Yes. You apply to CIPC with a CoR40.5 application, then file all outstanding returns.
How long does reinstatement take?
Usually 30 to 45 business days, depending on CIPC and how many years are outstanding.
What happens after the application is approved?
All outstanding annual returns, the beneficial ownership declaration and financial statements must be filed within 30 business days, or the company is deregistered again.
How do we avoid being deregistered again?
File your annual return and beneficial ownership declaration every year. We can handle both for you.
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