Company Director Changes
A company’s directors are recorded at CIPC, and the register has to be updated whenever someone joins, resigns, or is replaced. An out-of-date director list blocks tax clearance, bank changes, and tenders. Govchain prepares the resolution and power of attorney and files the change with CIPC.
Cost:R590
Timeframe: 15 days
For:South African companies updating their CIPC director list
When you need a director change
You must update CIPC when the directors of a company change. Running the CIPC register out of date can block tax clearance, bank updates, and tenders.
- Adding a new director (e.g. a new shareholder joining the board)
- Removing a director who has resigned, passed away, or been replaced
- Replacing a director who is stepping down
- Correcting an error on the existing CIPC director record
Every company must have at least one active director on the CIPC record at all times. We’ll flag it if the change you’re requesting would leave the company with none.
What’s included
- Preparation of the special resolution and power of attorney
- Submission of the director change to CIPC
- Certified ID document check before submission
- COR39 confirmation certificate by email once CIPC approves
- Follow-up with CIPC if they flag anything
How it works
You complete the online form. We draft the paperwork and file with CIPC.
Step 2
Credit card, EFT, or cash deposit at any ATM.
Step 3
We draft the special resolution and power of attorney, then file the change with CIPC.
Step 4
Once CIPC approves, the updated COR39 is emailed to you.
What you’ll need
- Registered company
- Certified ID documents of all directors (not older than 3 months)
- Special resolution (we provide the template)
- Power of attorney (we provide the template)
Used by companies across South Africa
Over 124,000 business owners use Govchain. More than 59,000 CIPC filings have been handled through our platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about Company Director Changes
What is a company director?
A director is a person responsible for managing the company and making decisions on its behalf. CIPC keeps a public record of every company’s directors.
Who can be a company director?
Anyone over 18 who is not insolvent, has no outstanding warrants, and has not been disqualified by a court. There is no citizenship requirement, but foreign directors need a passport and proof of address.
How many directors can a company have?
A private company must have at least one director. There is no upper limit.
How long does a director change take?
About 15 working days from the point we have all the signed documents. CIPC processing times vary, so we keep you updated if it runs longer.
What happens if I don’t update the CIPC register?
A resigned or deceased director stays legally on record as a director until CIPC is updated. That creates problems for tax clearance, bank signatories, tender submissions, and personal liability for the person who left.
Do all current directors need to sign?
Yes. The special resolution is signed by the shareholders, and the power of attorney is signed by the incoming or outgoing director involved in the change.
Update your company directors
Add, remove, or replace a director on the CIPC register. We prepare the paperwork and file it for you.