Directors and Company Names
Who can be added as a proposed director, and what information is required?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026Who can be added as a proposed director, and what information is required? The service requires at least three proposed directors and currently accepts no more than 12. Each person must understand and consent to the role. A director helps govern the company and has legal duties. Do not add a person only to reach...
How do I choose the proposed names for my Non-Profit Company?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026How do I choose the proposed names for my Non-Profit Company? Give up to four distinct names in the order you prefer. Four suitable choices give the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) alternatives if the first name cannot be approved. Only the first choice is required by the portal, but relying on one name...
What happens when directors change after the NPC is registered?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026What happens when directors change after the NPC is registered? The Non-Profit Company (NPC) continues to exist when a director resigns, dies or is replaced. The company must follow its Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), the Companies Act and the required Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) process. What must the company do? The board must...
