Wind Up Wind Down

When a company in South Africa reaches the end of its operational life, it may consider ceasing its activities. Companies may either consider deregistration with the CIPC or liquidation via a court order. While both result in the company being removed from the official register, they differ significantly in purpose, procedure, and financial implications. In this article, we understand the difference between company deregistration and company liquidation in South Africa.

Since April 2011, Close Corporations (CCs) have not been registered under the Close Corporation Act 69 of 1984 in South Africa. However, existing CCs can still operate and can be liquidated when needed. In this article, we talk about how a Close Corporation can undergo liquidation in South Africa.