CIPC Offices Contact Details and Physical Addresses in South Africa (2025 Guide)

Looking for a CIPC office near you? Whether you're registering a company, updating your business information, or needing help with intellectual property, this up-to-date guide lists all Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) offices across South Africa.

This article provides full contact details, physical office locations, and services offered at each branch to help individuals and businesses access CIPC support faster.

What is the CIPC?

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is a government agency under the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition. It is responsible for:

• Registering companies and co-operatives

• Managing intellectual property (trademarks, patents, designs)

• Processing annual returns

• Handling compliance and disclosure regulations

• Updating director and company information

You can do most tasks online at www.cipc.co.za, but in-person visits are still needed for certain services.

List of CIPC Offices in South Africa (2025)

CIPC Head Office – Pretoria (DTIC Campus)

• Address: 77 Meintjies Street, Block F, The DTIC Campus, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0002

• Phone: 086 100 2472

• Email: info@cipc.co.za

• Hours: Monday to Friday – 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

• Services: Full in-person services including business registration, amendments, and intellectual property assistance

Gauteng Offices

1. Johannesburg (Self-Service Terminal – SARS Branch)

• Address: SARS Building, 17 Harrison Street, Marshalltown

• Services: CIPC self-service terminal

• Hours: Monday to Friday – 08:00 AM to 03:30 PM

2. Benoni

• Address: Ekurhuleni Civic Centre, Cnr Tom Jones & Elston Avenue

• Services: Self-service terminal only

3. Hammanskraal – Tshwane Regional Mall

• Address: Shop 43, 1st Floor, Jubilee Mall

• Services: SST available

Western Cape Offices

1. Cape Town CBD

• Address: 4th Floor, Library Building, 1 Parade Street, Cape Town

• Services: Full CIPC walk-in services and SST

• Hours: 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM

2. Bellville

• Address: SARS Office, 2nd Floor, Middestad Mall, Voortrekker Road

• Services: SST only

3. Mitchells Plain

• Address: SARS Office, Town Centre

• Services: SST only

KwaZulu-Natal Offices

1. Durban

• Address: SARS Office, 201 Anton Lembede Street (Smith Street), Durban

• Services: SST only

2. Pietermaritzburg

• Address: 333 Church Street, Old Mutual Building

• Services: SST only

Eastern Cape Offices

1. East London

• Address: SARS Office, 22 Oxford Street, East London

• Services: SST only

2. Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

• Address: SARS Office, Cnr Rink & Russell Roads

• Services: SST only

Free State Office

Bloemfontein

• Address: SARS Office, 2nd Floor, Old Mutual Building, Cnr Maitland & West Burger Streets

• Services: SST only

Limpopo Office

Polokwane

• Address: 39 Landros Mare Street

• Services: Self-service terminal

Mpumalanga Office

Nelspruit (Mbombela)

• Address: SARS Office, 30 Samora Machel Drive

• Services: SST only

North West Office

Mahikeng

• Address: SARS Office, Dr James Moroka Drive

• Services: SST only

Northern Cape Office

Kimberley

• Address: SARS Office, 74 Du Toitspan Road

• Services: SST only

CIPC Self-Service Terminals (SSTs)

CIPC has placed Self-Service Terminals (SSTs) in selected SARS branches, universities, municipal buildings, and malls across South Africa. These terminals allow the public to perform the following tasks without queues:

• Register companies

• File annual returns

• Reserve company names

• Update company or director details

You can view the complete SST list on the CIPC website: https://www.cipc.co.za

Useful Tips When Visiting a CIPC Office

• Always bring a valid ID or passport

• Have your company number or reference number ready

• Where possible, book appointments online before visiting

• Payments are not accepted in cash – use card or EFT

Final Thoughts

If you're starting a new business, filing annual returns, or protecting your intellectual property, knowing where to find your nearest CIPC office or SST terminal is essential. Use this article as your go-to reference.

For more helpful business and government service guides, visit www.esouthafrica.co.za