CIPA - Companies and Intellectual Property Authority - Botswana

CIPA - Companies and Intellectual Property Authority - Botswana CIPA's mandate is to register businesses and protect intellectual property rights.

The Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) was established by an Act of Parliament in 2011. The Authority exists to promote and enable the rights of investors and rights holders obtained under the Companies Act, Registration of Business Names Act, Industrial Property Act and the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act. In simple terms, CIPA's mandate is to register businesses and protect intellectual property rights.

Lobatse, Gumare, Shakawe. Re etla ka ditlamelo tsotlhe tsa C**A, le thuso ya di company constitution.
02/09/2026

Lobatse, Gumare, Shakawe.
Re etla ka ditlamelo tsotlhe tsa C**A, le thuso ya di company constitution.

Notice of Intention to Remove Companies from the Register (Voluntary Removal)
01/09/2026

Notice of Intention to Remove Companies from the Register (Voluntary Removal)

What are you paying for?Before you make a payment on the Online Business Registration System please pause and read the p...
31/08/2026

What are you paying for?
Before you make a payment on the Online Business Registration System please pause and read the payment description and amount.
Ensure you are paying for the right service before you go ahead and pay. If in doubt please contact C**A first - we unfortunately do not refund where service has already been provided.

Last day to file your August annual return. Please ensure both online filing and payment are received before midnight.
31/08/2026

Last day to file your August annual return.
Please ensure both online filing and payment are received before midnight.

Notice of Intention to Restore Companies
31/08/2026

Notice of Intention to Restore Companies

One month left for compulsory company constitutions - no further extensions of the deadline.
31/08/2026

One month left for compulsory company constitutions - no further extensions of the deadline.

Only 1 month left until the deadline for company constitutions. Check your email for the final reminder and comply today...
31/08/2026

Only 1 month left until the deadline for company constitutions. Check your email for the final reminder and comply today.

For assistance contact your company secretary or email [email protected]

We are fast approaching the deadline for compulsory company constitutions.Download a template here and submit yours toda...
28/08/2026

We are fast approaching the deadline for compulsory company constitutions.
Download a template here and submit yours today: https://www.cipa.co.bw/forms-downloads-2

Deadline 30th September 2026.

For assistance please contact your company secretary, visit the nearest C**A office or email [email protected].

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Prime Plaza, CBD
Gaborone

Telephone

3673700

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