Businesses evolve: partners leave, offices move, names get rebranded. What many owners miss is that CIPC’s records must change with you. Out-of-date records cause failed annual returns, frozen bank accounts and lost tenders. Here is what each common amendment involves – and what it costs to have it done properly.
Common CIPC amendments and what they cost
| Amendment | Admin Boss fee | When you need it |
|---|---|---|
| Director appointment / resignation | R280 | Directors join, resign or are removed |
| Registered address change | R75 | You move offices or change your registered address |
| Company name change | R700 | Rebranding or fixing a rejected name |
| Close corporation member change | R350 | CC members join or leave |
| CC to (Pty) Ltd conversion | R500 | Modernising an old close corporation |
| MOI copy or update | from R75 | Lost documents or governance changes |
Why keeping CIPC records current matters
Your CIPC record is the single source of truth that banks, SARS, tender adjudicators and big clients check. A director who resigned two years ago but still appears on CIPC can sign binding documents. An old registered address means you never see the deregistration warning letter. Before every annual return, we recommend checking that directors, address and beneficial ownership details all match reality.
Amendments are cheap – fixing the consequences of outdated records is not. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
How Admin Boss files your amendment
- Tell us what changed via the contact page (or WhatsApp).
- We prepare the resolutions and CIPC forms and send them for signature.
- We file with CIPC, monitor progress and handle any queries.
- You receive the updated CIPC documentation for your records.
From a R75 address update to a full CC conversion – filed correctly the first time.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I change a director at CIPC?
A director change is filed with CIPC as a company amendment with the required supporting resolutions and forms. Admin Boss files director appointments and resignations for R280 per change.
How much does a company name change cost in South Africa?
A company name change through Admin Boss costs R700, which covers the CIPC process from name reservation to the amended registration certificate.
Can I change my company’s registered address?
Yes. A registered address change is a quick CIPC amendment, and Admin Boss files it for R75. Keeping your address current matters because CIPC and SARS notices go to the registered address.
Can a close corporation be converted to a (Pty) Ltd?
Yes. CIPC allows a close corporation to convert to a private company, and Admin Boss handles the full conversion for R500. No new close corporations can be registered since 2011, but existing CCs can also change members for R350.
How long do CIPC amendments take?
Simple amendments like address changes can complete within a few business days, while name changes and conversions take longer because they involve extra steps such as name reservation and updated certificates.
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Last reviewed: August 2026. Sources: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This page is general information, not legal advice.