Company Name Reservation

Secure and legally lock your chosen business brand name on the national CIPC registry database. Submit up to 4 proposed names in order of preference for only R200.

Up to 4 Name Choices Included

Fast 1-2 Hour Turnaround

Valid for 6 Months

Official CIPC Service Lodgement

Apply for Company Name Reservation

Complete your service specifications below, upload required files, and proceed directly to payment.

Service Fee

R 200

1-2 Business Hours

1. Applicant Personal Details

Full Name & Surname *

Email Address (For Confirmation & Receipts) *

WhatsApp / Cell Number *

Identification Type

South African ID Number (13 Digits) *

2. Company Name Reservation Specifications

CIPC allows you to submit up to 4 proposed company names in order of preference. If Choice 1 is already taken, CIPC automatically checks Choice 2, then 3, then 4 without charging you an extra fee!

11st Proposed Name (Your Primary Choice) *

22nd Proposed Name (Alternative 1) *

33rd Proposed Name (Alternative 2)

44th Proposed Name (Alternative 3)

Enterprise Suffix / Type

Nature of Main Business Activity

Additional Instructions / Notes (Optional)

3. Document Attachments

Attach certified ID copy, passport, or supporting documents (PDF, JPG, PNG up to 8MB). Optional for initial name reservation; recommended for fast statutory processing.

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Pick 4 Name Choices

Submit your names in order of priority. CIPC evaluates Choice 1 first. If it conflicts with an existing trademark or entity, CIPC checks Choice 2, 3, or 4 at zero extra cost.

Preliminary Registry Search

Our filing team screens your choices against existing active entities and phonetic variations before lodging directly on CIPC's automated database.

Receive Form CoR9.4

Once approved, CIPC issues your official Confirmation Notice of Name Reservation (Form CoR9.4). Your name is locked exclusively to your ID for 6 months.

Important CIPC Naming Guidelines

Make it Distinctive: Avoid generic single words (e.g. "Trading" or "Consulting"). Add unique prefixes, geographic identifiers, or personal names (e.g. "Zululand Eco Cleaning").

Regulated Words: Words such as "Bank", "Insurance", "Auditor", or "University" require statutory accreditation and will be rejected unless authorized by law.