Free CIPC Annual Return Fee Calculator (2026)
CIPC annual return fees scale with turnover: from R100 on time under R1 million for companies, up to R3,000 at R25 million or more, with higher late rates in every band.
The return is due within 30 business days of your registration anniversary, and beneficial ownership must be current first. Details: what a CIPC annual return is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a CIPC annual return for a small company?
R100 on time for a company with turnover under R1 million; R150 if filed late. Close corporations pay R100 on time under R50 million turnover.
Do late fees apply per year or once?
Per outstanding year – every missed year is charged at the late rate when you catch up.
Can CIPC waive annual return fees?
No – the fees are legislated and cannot be waived or paid in instalments. The only escape from future fees is formal deregistration of a company you no longer need.
Official sources
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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the BizAnswers editorial team. How we write and check our guides.
