How To File Annual Returns On CIPC

How To File Annual Returns On CIPC

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Read Through The CIPC Guide On How To File Annual Returns Below

1. To file annual returns, you should have registered as a customer and have
   adequate credit in your customer code.
2. If you have not done so yet, please see the video on how to register as a customer.
3. To add credit to your customer code, you will need to make a deposit into the CIPC bank account, using your customer code as a reference.
4. The banking details can be found on the CIPC website.
5. To start the process visit www.cipc.co.za
6. From the top menu bar, select online transacting and select eServices from the drop-down tab.
7. You will be redirected to the eServices login screen.
8. Click on customer login.
9. Complete the required fields. Please note that it is case sensitive.
10. Type in the security code. The security code is also case sensitive.
11. Click on the CIPC terms and conditions to read it.
12. Click on the circle next to it to accept the terms and conditions.
13. Click on login.
14. You will then be redirected to the eServices landing page.
15. Click on file annual returns.
16. To calculate the outstanding annual returns and file annual returns, click on either the annual return calculator or file annual returns.
17. Type in the registration number at the enterprise number field and click validate.
18. The validation message will be displayed if the status of the entity does not apply to the filing of the annual returns.
19. In such circumstances, log a ticket on the CIPC website for additional help.
20. Confirm that the registration number supplied matches the enterprise information presented.
21. If not, reconfirm the registration number by typing it in at the enterprise number field and click validate.
22. If it is correct, click continue.
23. The paid annual returns and the outstanding annual returns will be shown.
24. Enter the amount of turnover in the turnover section and click calculate the outstanding balance.
25. The fee for filing an annual return will be calculated and presented.
26. To print the outstanding fee. Click on print.
27. To abort, click on cancel.
28. Click on continue with the submission of the outstanding annual returns.
29. Complete the indicated fields, and select add to cart.
30. Click expand to validate the entity’s details with CIPC.
31. If the reflected information is not correct and kindly proceed to file the outstanding annual returns.
32. Then submit the relevant forms to update the required information.
33. There are two payment methods available.
34. You can either use your customer account balance or pay by secure credit card.
35. Select an option that applies to you.
36. Once you’re ready to exit and make the payment, click on pay now.
37. To verify the entity’s details with CIPC, click expand.
38. Accept the CIPC terms and conditions.
39. Customers must read the payment terms and conditions and then accept or decline them.
40. Finalise the payment by clicking on ‘Pay Now’ and providing the
41. OTP that is sent to your phone by your bank.
42. An annual return filing certificate will be emailed to the email address
43. indicated on the customer code profile.
44. Please note that by capturing annual return details, an entity is required by law also to upload a set of annual financial statements via XBRL or capture the details of the financial accountability supplement based on the criteria as per the Companies Act that applies to a specific entity.
45. Select an option that applies to you to proceed with submitting your financial statements.