Tightening Rules on Director Appointments
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If someone’s ever been added as a director to your company without your permission, you know how serious, and stressful, that can be. Now, the CIPC is stepping in with tougher rules to stop it from happening.
In Practice Note 6 of 2025 CIPC announced new measures to make it much harder for anyone to change director details or contact information without the proper approval. It’s a big step toward protecting business owners and keeping company records secure.
What is Changing
You now have 72 hours to object to contact detail changes (up from 24 hours), giving real directors more time to act if something looks suspicious.
All directors will be notified if changes are made, not just the one affected, so everyone stays in the loop.
Director changes must be approved by at least 50% of the board, using OTPs (One-Time-Pins) before they’re accepted.
CIPC will continue to verify identities with Home Affairs, with added checks for non-citizens.
Why this matters for accountants
If you’re managing company records or advising clients on compliance, this update matters. Fraudulent director appointments can lead to legal disputes, banking issues, and even revenue loss. These new rules give companies more time, more transparency, and more tools to fight back.
