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An official document showing who really owns, controls, or benefits from a company. It is now mandatory for all South African companies.
We will generate and file your Beneficial Ownership declaration and provide you with the certificate.
(approx. 30 minutes)
Beneficial Ownership refers to the natural person(s) who ultimately own, control, or benefit from a company, even if their names are not listed as shareholders or directors.
A beneficial owner may control a company through:
Beneficial Ownership disclosure is required to improve transparency and prevent fraud, money laundering, and corruption.
The following entities must submit Beneficial Ownership information to CIPC:
Private Companies (Pty) Ltd
Close Corporations (CC)
Non-Profit Companies (NPC)
Public Companies
State-Owned Companies
Beneficial Ownership information must be filed:
When submitting Annual Returns to CIPC
When there is a change in shareholders or ownership structure
When requested by CIPC or regulators
When a company is registered or restructured
Beneficial Ownership requirements in South Africa are governed by the Companies Act, 2008 (as amended) and related regulations. These were introduced to improve corporate transparency and comply with international anti-money laundering standards.
CIPC requires companies to maintain a Beneficial Ownership register and submit this information during annual returns or upon request. These requirements align South Africa with global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations to prevent financial crime and ensure transparency in corporate ownership.
CIPC has made BO filings compulsory. Failure to comply can lead to non-compliance, penalties, deregistration, and issues with banks or tenders.
BO reporting is part of global anti-money-laundering (AML) regulations.
Needed for tenders, CSD registration, bank compliance, funding, and other business verifications.
It clearly shows who owns and controls the company behind the scenes.
The process is simple and we handle it for you.
You share full names, ID copies, shareholding percentages, and contact details.
We capture your information on the new CIPC Beneficial Ownership database.
Once approved, we issue a digital BO Certificate showing all verified beneficial owners.
Avoid penalties and ensure your company is compliant with CIPC regulations.
👉 Contact Swift CIPC to file your BO information