South Africa Company Search by Name

South Africa company search by nameTo search South Africa companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from CIPC with Registration number, Company name, Type, Status. Name search is free and needs no account.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

Narrow ambiguous matches Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type ((Pty) Ltd (Private Company), Ltd (Public Company), Personal Liability Company (Inc.)) to identify the right one.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing Registration number, Company name, Type, Status.

Cross-check against CIPC For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.cipc.co.za.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search South Africa companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against CIPC is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.What if I only know part of the company name?Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.What does a South Africa company search return?Each record shows Registration number, Company name, Type, Status, sourced from CIPC.What is a (Pty) Ltd?Pty Ltd (Proprietary Limited) is South Africa's private company, equivalent to a Ltd. It restricts the transfer of shares and limits the number of shareholders to 50. There's no minimum capital requirement. It's the most common company type in South Africa.Source: CIPCLast verified: 2026-06-01