24 Jan 2025

Deregistration of Companies due to Non-Compliance with the Companies Act


The CIPC has commenced bulk deregistration of companies with outstanding annual returns and unfiled beneficial ownership declarations. To view the media statement from the CIPC please click here. 

Should you require any assistance with filing of outstanding annual returns and beneficial ownership declaration or reinstatement of a deregistered company, please do not hesitate to contact our Commercial Department at comsec@kisch-ip.com.

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