Changing a company's name in South Africa is a process regulated by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Here’s a guide to the process
Check Name Availability Reserve the Name Approval: If the name is available and approved, CIPC will reserve it for your use. The reservation is valid for a certain period.
We will submit the documents for notice of amendment of a company's name and attach the Approval Notice with the name reservation approval received from CIPC.
We will assist with the passing of a special resolution to change the company’s name. This requires approval from the majority of shareholders.
We will submit the documentation, special resolution, and name reservation approval to CIPC.
Once processed, CIPC will issue a new registration certificate reflecting the new name.
We will update your company’s records, including the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), to reflect the new name.
We will inform banks, clients, suppliers, and other relevant parties of your new company name.
You will need to revise your branding materials, website, and legal contracts to reflect the new name.
If registered with other regulatory bodies or authorities, we will notify them of the name change.
We will inform the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and ensure all tax records are updated.
Changing a company name is a significant decision that can impact branding, legal contracts, and business operations.
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