The CIPC (the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) is South Africa's government body for registering companies, co-operatives, and managing intellectual property rights. It serves as a public record of businesses, handling company registration, annual returns, information updates, and ensuring legal compliance. 

Company registration grants your entity credibility, protection of your business name/trademarks, and opens doors to government tenders or bank loans. At Commence, we manage and facilitate the registration process and overall compliance of various company types, ensuring you can focus on your core business functions.