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CIPC Compliance Work: What Exists, What’s Changed, and How to Do It Properly

CIPC non-compliance is easy to miss and expensive to fix. This session shows you exactly which CIPC duties exist, how to handle them correctly, and how to turn this work into a reliable service offering.

Date:

14 April, 2026

Time:

14:00

Hours:

2 hours

CPD Units:

3

Category:

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Live Event

R345,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

CIPC compliance is often treated as “admin work”, yet errors in this area can lead to deregistration, penalties, and serious client frustration. This session provides a clear, practical overview of core CIPC compliance responsibilities, including registrations, director changes, financial year-end amendments, annual returns, and beneficial ownership declarations. Delegates will learn what each requirement involves, when action is required, and where professionals commonly go wrong. The focus is on doing the work correctly the first time and understanding how CIPC compliance fits into broader governance and regulatory obligations. Designed for accountants and practitioners who support companies, this session equips delegates to reduce risk, protect clients, and confidently deliver CIPC compliance services.

Presenter/s

Michelle Homan

Managing Director of Business Evolution. Specialises in practice management, strategy and non-profit accounting.

 

What will set you apart

By attending this event, delegates will learn:

  • Which CIPC compliance requirements apply to companies and close corporations
  • How to manage company registrations correctly
  • How to process director appointments, resignations, and changes
  • How and when financial year-end changes can be made
  • How to complete and submit annual returns correctly
  • What beneficial ownership declarations are and why they matter
  • Common CIPC errors that trigger penalties or deregistration
  • How to confidently offer CIPC compliance as a client service

Event breakdown

  • Overview of CIPC compliance responsibilities
  • Company and close corporation registrations
  • Director appointments, resignations, and changes
  • Financial year-end amendments
  • Annual returns: requirements and submissions
  • Beneficial ownership declarations explained
  • Common CIPC errors and risk areas
  • Managing deadlines and compliance tracking
  • Offering CIPC compliance as a professional service

Certificate

The following event is awarded 3 CPD units in Other.