A CIPC disclosure certificate is a registry document showing current information about a company or close corporation. CIPC’s official guide says a disclosure can show the enterprise number, name, type, status, registration date, addresses and registered directors or members. An electronic full disclosure costs R30.
It is not the same as the company’s original registration certificate.
Disclosure certificate vs registration certificate
| Document | Main purpose |
|---|---|
| CoR14.3 registration certificate | Proves the company was incorporated and records its registration details |
| CIPC disclosure certificate | Shows selected current registry information |
| MOI/incorporation documents | Records the constitutional document and incorporation filing |
| Person disclosure | Lists entities linked to a person as director or member |
Ask the bank, tender office or customer exactly which document they need. “CIPC certificate” is too vague and often leads to the wrong download.
Free disclosure or full disclosure?
CIPC’s electronic-disclosure guide distinguishes free and full disclosures and warns that a free disclosure cannot be used for official purposes. The official fee schedule lists R30 for an electronic disclosure certificate for a company or close corporation.
Use a full disclosure where a third party needs an official current registry document. Use the free view only to check information informally.
How to get an electronic disclosure
Sign in with a CIPC customer code.
Ensure the customer account has enough credit for a paid disclosure.
Open Certificates & Disclosures.
Choose free disclosure, full disclosure or another document type.
Enter and validate the enterprise number.
Confirm the entity details.
Generate the certificate.
Check the email linked to the customer profile.
Check the information before using it
Review the entity status, registered address and director/member list. If the information is wrong, downloading another certificate will not fix the registry. The underlying CIPC record must be corrected.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CIPC disclosure certificate cost? CIPC’s disclosure fee schedule lists R30 for an electronic disclosure certificate.
Can anyone get a company disclosure? CIPC provides public corporate-information services, but some document types and person searches have additional access, identity or purpose requirements.
Does it show shareholders? A standard disclosure focuses on registry information and registered directors. Shareholder and beneficial-ownership records are separate concepts; confirm what the requester needs.
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Last reviewed: 31 August 2026. General guidance, not legal advice.
Primary sources: CIPC disclosure fees · CIPC disclosure guide · CIPC CoR14.3 notice