Quick Answer How to Change a Company Name at CIPC To rename a company you first reserve the new name at CIPC (R50), pass a special resolution of shareholders, then file the name change with the resolution – about R300 in total CIPC fees. The company registration number never changes, but you must then update SARS, the bank, the CSD, contracts and licences. Before you reserve: clearance checks Trademark search – a CIPC name reservation does not clear trademarks. Search the CIPC trademarks register and consider registering the new name as a trademark. Domain and social handles – secure them before announcing. Google the name – avoid inheriting someone else’s…