CoR14.1A (Notice of Incorporation – Initial Directors)

The CoR14.1A is the document that lists your company’s initial directors at the time of registration.

It’s called the “Notice of Incorporation – Initial Directors” and is issued by CIPC along with your CoR14.1 and CoR14.3.

The CoR14.1A is where you officially declare who’s responsible for running your business.

It names the people who make decisions, manage operations, and carry legal responsibility for the company.

"What information is on a CoR14.1A?"

The CoR14.1A includes…

  1. The full names of each director
  2. Their ID or passport numbers
  3. The date they were appointed

This document becomes part of your permanent company records and is often required when dealing with banks, SARS, funders, or other formal institutions.

"Why do I need a CoR14.1A?"

You need a CoR14.1A to…

  • Open a business bank account
  • Register your company for tax with SARS
  • Apply for a tax clearance certificate
  • Prove who the legally responsible individuals are in your business
  • Apply for tenders or funding

So any time someone asks, “Who runs your company?”, this is the document that answers that question.

"Is a CoR14.1A the same as a shareholder list?"

No.

  • A director is someone who runs the company.
  • A shareholder is someone who owns part of the company.

One person can be both (especially in smaller businesses) but the roles are different.

The CoR14.1A shows directors only.

"Can I change my directors after registration?"

Yes. Businesses change all the time.

If someone resigns, joins, or needs to update their details (like an ID or address), you must file a CoR39 form with CIPC.

"Do directors need to be South African citizens?"

No — but they must have a valid South African ID or foreign passport, and they need to be legally allowed to act as directors.

Your company must also have a registered address in South Africa.

"Do directors need to sign anything?"

Yes.

Every director must give written consent to act as a director. This is a legal requirement under the Companies Act, even if they’re the only director in the company.

"Can a director be removed?"

Yes.

A director can resign, or they can be removed through a shareholder resolution, all depending on the rules set out in your MOI (Memorandum of Incorporation).

"Why is a CoR14.1A important?"

Because it shows who is legally responsible for your company.

Directors…

  • Make strategic and financial decisions
  • Represent the company in legal matters
  • Are held accountable for compliance, tax, and governance

So if something goes wrong in the business, the directors are the ones who can be held liable, which is why this document matters.

"How do I register or update directors?"

Govchain makes it simple.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or need to make changes, we handle the admin and file everything with CIPC, quickly and correctly.


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