Address review
We confirm the new registered and postal addresses and what CIPC needs to record them.
CIPC address change
Change your registered company address.
Moved premises or need to update where your company is officially registered? Smartbook files your registered-address change with CIPC so your official record — and the address CIPC and SARS use to reach you — stays correct.
What you get
- Registered office address updated at CIPC
- Resolution drafted and filed for you
- Correct address for CIPC and SARS notices
- Confirmation of the updated record
From
R250
Turnaround
10 days
For
South African companies updating their registered CIPC address
Your registered office address is where CIPC, SARS and other authorities send official notices — annual return reminders, compliance letters and legal documents. If it's out of date because you've moved, you can miss critical correspondence and fall out of compliance without even knowing.
Smartbook updates your registered address at CIPC quickly and correctly. We draft the resolution, file the change and confirm the update, so your official record matches where your business actually is.
When you need this
Update your registered address when you:
- Move your business to new premises
- Change your registered office or postal address
- Find that CIPC or SARS notices are going to the wrong place
- Are tidying up company records before finance or a tender
- Took over a company with an outdated registered address
What's included
Resolution drafted
We prepare the resolution authorising the change to the registered office address.
CIPC filing
We lodge the address amendment with CIPC on your behalf and follow up to completion.
Record update
We make sure your registered office and postal address are both correct on the CIPC record.
Confirmation
We send you confirmation of the updated address for your files and other registrations.
Knock-on advice
We flag where else the change should be reflected, such as SARS and your bank.
How it works
Send us the new address
Give us your company number and the new registered and postal addresses.
We prepare and file
We draft the resolution and submit the address change to CIPC for you.
Record updated
We confirm once CIPC processes the change and send you the updated record.
What we need from you
- Company registration number
- New registered office address
- New postal address (if different)
- Confirmation from a director authorising the change
Common questions
How long does an address change take?
Around 10 working days once we have your details. CIPC turnaround varies and we follow up on your behalf.
Why does my registered address matter?
It's the official address CIPC and SARS use for all correspondence, including compliance notices and legal documents. An out-of-date address means you can miss important letters and fall out of compliance.
Is the registered address the same as my trading address?
Not necessarily. The registered office is your official CIPC address; your trading address can differ. We update the registered (and postal) address on the CIPC record.
Do I need to tell SARS as well?
Yes — SARS keeps its own record. Once CIPC is updated we can point you to the SARS update, or handle related SARS admin as part of your compliance.
What do you need from me?
Your company registration number, the new registered and postal addresses, and a director's confirmation authorising the change. We handle the resolution and filing.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. Smartbook keeps this page current with CIPC and SARS rules.
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