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    How to Add or Remove a Director at CIPC in South Africa (CoR39)

    Need to add, remove or replace a director in your South African company? The CoR39 form is filed with CIPC and must be done within 10 business days of the change.

    19 March 20265 min read

    Director Changes in South African Companies

    Company directors change all the time — new investors join, old directors resign, or circumstances change. In South Africa, any change to the directorship of a company must be reported to CIPC within 10 business days using the CoR39 form.

    Failure to update CIPC timeously is a compliance violation and can result in penalties.

    What Triggers a CoR39 Filing?

    You must file a CoR39 with CIPC when:

    • •✅ A new director is appointed
    • •✅ An existing director resigns
    • •✅ A director is removed by resolution of the board/shareholders
    • •✅ A director's personal details change (ID number, address, name)
    • •✅ A director is disqualified or interdicted

    Requirements for Adding a New Director

    To add a new director, you need:

    • •Certified copy of the new director's ID document or passport
    • •Director's consent to appointment (written confirmation)
    • •Board resolution approving the appointment
    • •CoR39 form completed with the new director's details
    • •CIPC filing fee (R100 per change)

    Requirements for Removing a Director

    To remove a director:

    • •Written resignation letter from the departing director, OR
    • •Board / shareholders' resolution removing the director
    • •CoR39 form completed with effective date of removal
    • •CIPC filing fee (R100)

    How to File a CoR39 with CIPC

    Online Method:

    1. Log in to cipc.co.za e-Services
    2. Navigate to "Amendments" → "Director Amendments"
    3. Select your company registration number
    4. Complete the online CoR39 form
    5. Upload supporting documents
    6. Pay the R100 fee

    Via Amashad:

    Submit your documents to Amashad and we handle the entire CIPC filing process for you.

    How Long Does CIPC Take to Process a Director Change?

    Currently 5–10 working days via e-Services. Postal submissions take significantly longer (not recommended).

    Can a Director Be Removed Against Their Will?

    Yes — under the Companies Act, shareholders can remove a director by ordinary resolution at a general meeting, provided:

    • •The director has been given written notice
    • •They have been given an opportunity to address the shareholders at the meeting

    The director cannot veto their removal if a majority of shareholders vote to remove them.

    What Happens if CIPC Records are Not Updated?

    If CIPC records still show a resigned director:

    • •They may still be legally liable for company obligations
    • •Banks and government bodies may deal with them as a valid director
    • •It complicates future compliance filings

    Always update CIPC promptly after any director change.

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    Amashad files CoR39 amendments quickly and accurately. Contact us to make your director changes today.

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