The Certificate of Incorporation Short Form is a crucial document in the South African business landscape, issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) upon successful registration of a company. This document serves as official proof of a company's existence and compliance with the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008. It is required for various business activities, including opening bank accounts, entering into contracts, and establishing business relationships. The short form version contains essential registration details while maintaining brevity, making it suitable for most general business purposes where proof of incorporation is required. This document is particularly important in jurisdictions operating under South African law and is often requested by financial institutions, government departments, and potential business partners as verification of a company's legal status.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership of your docs
1. Certificate Header: Official heading stating 'Certificate of Incorporation' with the CIPC logo and Republic of South Africa designation
2. Registration Number: The unique company registration number assigned by CIPC
3. Company Name: The official registered name of the company as approved by CIPC
4. Company Type: Specification of the type of company (e.g., Private Company, Non-Profit Company)
5. Incorporation Date: The official date of incorporation of the company
6. Registered Address: The official registered address of the company
7. Authentication: Official certification statement and Commissioner's authentication
1. Registration Conditions: Any specific conditions attached to the registration, included only if special conditions apply
2. Directors' Details: Names of initial directors, included in some versions for additional verification
3. Business Activities: Main business activities of the company, included when specifically requested
4. Share Capital: Basic share capital information, included for private companies when relevant
1. Official Seal Appendix: Image or impression of the official seal of the CIPC
2. Barcode Schedule: Unique barcode identifier for document verification purposes
3. QR Code Schedule: QR code for digital verification of the certificate, if applicable
Find the exact document you need
Private Limited Company Registration Certificate
An official CIPC-issued certificate confirming a private company's legal registration and existence under South African law.
Download
Partnership Certificate Of Incorporation
A South African legal document that formally establishes and registers a partnership as a business entity under the Companies Act 71 of 2008.
Download
Certificate Of Incorporation Short Form
A South African CIPC-issued official document certifying a company's legal registration and existence under the Companies Act.
Download
Certificate Of Incorporation For LLC
An official South African CIPC document that legally establishes a company's existence and confirms its registration as a separate legal entity.
Download
Letter Of Incorporation
A formal legal document submitted to CIPC in South Africa for company registration, containing essential company information and structure details as required by South African law.
Download
Certificate Of Incorporation For Sole Proprietorship
A South African legal document certifying the formal registration and establishment of a sole proprietorship business, including essential business and owner information.
Download
Company Registration Certificate
An official CIPC-issued document that proves a company's legal registration and existence under South African law.
Download
Nonprofit Certificate Of Incorporation
A legal document establishing a nonprofit organization in South Africa under the Companies Act 71 of 2008, defining its structure, governance, and nonprofit status.
Download
Certificate Articles Of Incorporation
A fundamental legal document under South African law that establishes a company's constitution, governance structure, and operational framework.
Download
ұԾ’s Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your documents are private:
We do not train on your data; ұԾ’s AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security:
You retain IP ownership of your documents and their information
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
.png)