Close Corporation (CC)
Registration
How to register with CIPC and SARS Close Corporation (CC) Registration in South Africa — What You Need to Know
CIPC: CK1
Close Corporation (CC) Compliance Guide
Legacy business structure governed by the Close Corporations Act 69 of 1984. No new CCs can be registered since 1 May 2011, but existing CCs may continue operating.
Close Corporation (CC)
Annual Returns
Filing annual returns and regulatory requirements Annual Returns for Close Corporations (CC) in South Africa
Close Corporation (CC)
Tax Obligations
Income tax, provisional tax, VAT requirements Tax Obligations for Close Corporations (CC) in South Africa
Close Corporation (CC)
PAYE & Payroll
Employee tax, UIF, SDL registration PAYE & Payroll for Close Corporations in South Africa
Close Corporation (CC)
BEE Compliance
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment BEE Compliance for Close Corporations (CC) in South Africa
Close Corporation (CC)
Financial Statements
Required reporting and audit thresholds Financial Statements for Close Corporations in South Africa
Close Corporation (CC)
Deregistration
How to close or deregister How to Deregister a Close Corporation in South Africa
Compliance Topics
Select a topic to see detailed requirements, deadlines, fees, and step-by-step guides for Close Corporation (CC) businesses.
Key Compliance Facts
Regulatory Bodies
- CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission)
- SARS (South African Revenue Service)
- Department of Employment and Labour (if employing staff)
Compliance Essentials
- Annual tax return filing with SARS
- CIPC annual return within 30 business days of anniversary
- B-BBEE affidavit or verification
- Annual financial statements
Other Entity Types
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