Deregistration Rescue
One-timeReinstatement and back-filing for a company that has already lapsed. We get it breathing again, then put it on a plan so it never happens twice.
The no-brainer
The two filings every company owes, off your desk
Two filings a year are mandatory for every South African company: the annual return and the beneficial ownership declaration. We track the date and handle both on your behalf. You are never asked to remember, trigger or approve anything.
R1,800per year
Why it matters
What this is actually protecting you from
The deadline is fixed and knowable
Your annual return is due within 30 business days of your incorporation anniversary, every year. We can see it 12 months out.
Beneficial ownership now gates it
Since 1 July 2024 the annual return is not accepted until the beneficial ownership declaration is in. We submit that first.
Missing it is not a small thing
Penalties accrue daily. A second missed year starts deregistration.
Included
What you get
Everything below is covered by the plan fee.
Annual return handled for you
Prepared and submitted on your behalf each year, within the window after your incorporation anniversary. You are not reminded to do it.
Beneficial ownership handled
Submitted first, in the same year, because since 1 July 2024 the annual return is not accepted without it.
Deadline monitoring
We watch your anniversary date. You will know your standing before a deadline is ever a problem.
Filing confirmations sent to you
Proof of every submission, so you always have the paperwork when a bank or a client asks for it.
CIPC fees at cost
The statutory fee is passed through at exactly what CIPC charges. We do not mark it up.
You do not have to be on a plan
Every service in this plan can also be bought once, on a fixed fee, with no subscription. A plan is simply cheaper over time and means the recurring work stops being something you have to remember. See all one-off fees.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and Govchain's free plan?
A dashboard reminds you, then you go and trigger the filing yourself. We handle it for you. That is the whole distinction. If you are the kind of person who reliably acts on a reminder, a free dashboard is genuinely enough. If you are running a business, you want it done. See the full comparison.
Is the CIPC fee included?
The statutory CIPC fee is passed through at cost, exactly what CIPC charges, with no mark-up. Our fee is the R1,800 a year for doing the work and carrying the responsibility.
My company is dormant. Do I still need this?
Yes, and dormant companies are the ones that get deregistered most often, precisely because nobody is looking. The obligation attaches to the registration, not to whether you trade.
What if I am already behind?
Start with Deregistration Rescue to get current, then this plan keeps you there.
Monthly or annual?
R1,800 a year, or R199 a month. The annual is cheaper because it costs us less to administer.
The ladder
Where this sits
Every company starts on the first rung. The ones that trade climb.
Compliance + Tax
For trading companiesEverything in Essentials, plus the SARS side. Income tax, provisional returns, tax clearance and your registered representative, all handled.
Books Lite
AccountingBookkeeping, monthly management accounts and annual financial statements, for a business that has started trading properly.
Books Pro
AccountingFull supplier processing and VAT on top of the books, for a business with real volume moving through it.
Virtual CFO
Financial managementDaily processing, weekly reconciliations and reporting, and someone senior to actually talk to about the numbers.
No obligation
Get started on Compliance Essentials
Tell us your company and we will confirm your standing, what is outstanding and exactly what it costs, before you pay anything.
Got it. We are on this.
A consultant will be in touch on the number you gave us, usually within one business day. If it is urgent, WhatsApp us on 082 082 8127.
Stop thinking about compliance
Run the free check, see exactly where your company stands, and put it on a plan that keeps it there.
Office 071 687 1601 · support@businessneeds.co.za · Pretoria