How much does it cost to register a company at CIPA?

If you’re looking to start a business in Botswana, one of the key steps is registering your company with the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA). The cost of registration depends on the type of company you wish to establish. This guide will break down the fees associated with company registration at CIPA in Botswana.

Cost of Registering a Company at CIPA

1. Reserving a Company or Business Name

Before you register your company, you must reserve a unique business name. The cost of reserving a name is:

  • P20 (standard fee)
  • P60 (if expedited)

2. Company Registration Fees

Once you have a reserved name, you can proceed to register your business under one of the following company structures:

Private or Public Company

  • P360 (standard registration fee)
  • P900 (if expedited)

Close Company

  • P360 (standard registration fee)
  • P900 (if expedited)

Company Limited by Guarantee

  • P4,600 (standard registration fee)
  • P6,000 (if expedited)

External Company (Foreign Company Registration)

  • P4,600 (standard registration fee)
  • P6,000 (if expedited)

3. Business Name Registration Fees

If you are not registering a formal company but rather a business name, the following fees apply:

  • P150 (standard registration fee)
  • P450 (if expedited)

4. Re-Registration Fees

For businesses that need to re-register, the costs vary based on the company type:

  • Private or Public Company: P300 (standard) | P500 (expedited)
  • Close Company: P300 (standard) | P500 (expedited)
  • Limited by Guarantee Company: P300 (standard) | P500 (expedited)
  • External Company: P300 (standard) | P500 (expedited)
  • Business Name Re-Registration: P150 (standard) | P300 (expedited)

5. Additional Company Changes & Services

If you need to make modifications to your company details, the following fees apply:

  • Change of Company Name: P1,000 (standard) | P1,500 (expedited)
  • Notice of Change of Directors: No fee (standard) | P500 (expedited)
  • Amendment to Shareholder Details: No fee (standard) | P500 (expedited)

6. Other Services Fees

If you need additional documentation or verification from CIPA, here are some associated costs:

  • Request for a Physical Company File Search: No fee (standard) | P30 (expedited)
  • Copy of an Extract from a Physical Company File: No fee (standard) | P50 (expedited)
  • Certification of a Copy or Extract: No fee (standard) | P100 (expedited)