Change assessment
We confirm exactly which director changes need to be filed and what CIPC requires for each.
CIPC director changes
Add, remove or update your company directors.
Whether you're appointing a new director, removing one who's left, or updating details after a change, Smartbook files the director amendment with CIPC and keeps your company records accurate and compliant.
What you get
- Appoint, resign or update directors at CIPC
- Resolutions and consent forms drafted for you
- Filed with CIPC and confirmed
- Company records kept accurate and current
From
R550
Turnaround
15 days
For
South African companies changing their registered directors
Your directors are on public record at CIPC, and that record has to match reality. When someone joins the board, resigns, passes away, or their details change, the company is legally required to update CIPC — usually within a set number of days. Banks, funders and tenders all check the CIPC director list, so an out-of-date record causes real problems.
Smartbook prepares the resolutions and consent forms, verifies the ID details, and files the director amendment with CIPC for you. You avoid the portal, the rejections and the delays, and your company record stays exactly as it should be.
When you need this
File a director change when you:
- Appoint a new director to the company
- Remove or record the resignation of a director
- Need to update a director's ID, name or contact details
- Are cleaning up records before finance, a sale or a tender
- Have inherited a company where the director list is out of date
What's included
Resolutions drafted
We prepare the board or shareholder resolutions authorising the appointment or removal.
Consent forms
We draft the consent-to-act and supporting forms for new directors to sign.
CIPC filing
We lodge the director amendment with CIPC on your behalf and follow up until it's processed.
ID verification
We check ID and contact details against CIPC requirements so the filing isn't bounced.
Updated confirmation
We send you confirmation of the updated director record for your files.
How it works
Tell us the change
Let us know who's being added, removed or updated, and share their ID details.
We prepare and file
We draft the resolutions and consent forms, then submit the amendment to CIPC.
Records updated
We confirm the change once CIPC processes it, and send you the updated record.
What we need from you
- Company registration number
- Certified ID copy of each director being added
- Details of the director(s) being removed
- Signed consent from incoming directors (we provide the forms)
- A resolution or instruction confirming the change
Common questions
How long does a director change take?
Around 15 working days once we have the signed documents. CIPC processing times vary, and we follow up on your behalf if it runs long.
What do I need to add a new director?
A certified copy of the new director's ID, their contact details, and their signed consent to act as director. We draft the consent form and the authorising resolution for you.
Can I remove a director who won't cooperate?
Yes, in most cases. A director can be removed by the required resolution of shareholders or the board, depending on the circumstances and the company's MOI. We'll advise on the correct route for your situation.
Do I need to update CIPC if a director's details change?
Yes. Any change to a director's recorded details — including name or address — should be updated at CIPC so the public record stays accurate.
What happens if I don't update my directors?
An inaccurate director record can block bank changes, finance applications and tenders, and can create legal exposure if someone listed as a director has actually resigned. Keeping it current avoids all of that.
Can you change directors and shareholders at the same time?
Directors and shareholders are recorded differently. We can handle both — just tell us what's changing on each side and we'll file accordingly.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. Smartbook keeps this page current with CIPC and SARS rules.
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