Conducting a deeds office search to prove that a company owns immovable property or not

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is responsible for registering and regulating companies in South Africa. In certain circumstances, a company may be deregistered or placed under final deregistration by the CIPC. In such cases, it is essential to conduct a CIPC reinstatement search to determine the company's status and the steps required to reinstate it.

Here is a guide on conducting a CIPC reinstatement search:

Step 1: Determine the Reason for Deregistration

The first step in conducting a CIPC reinstatement search is to determine why the company was deregistered or placed under final deregistration. The reasons for deregistration can include non-compliance with annual returns, failure to submit financial statements, or non-payment of fees. Knowing the reason for deregistration will help you understand the steps required to reinstate the company.

Step 2: Gather Company Information

The next step is to gather information about the company you are searching for. This includes the company's name, registration number, and any other relevant details that may assist in the search.

Step 3: Conduct a CIPC Reinstatement Search

You can submit a CIPC REINSTATEMENT SEARCH on our website. We will then search all 11 Deeds Offices and provide you with the results that you then need to submit to CIPC to start the reinstatement process of the company or closed corporation.