How to submit an CC3 Application form in Namibia

The CC3 Application form is Application for the restoration of the Registration of a Close Corporation in Namibia. Here are some important things to keep in mind when submitting an CC3 form:

Application for the restoration of the Registration of a Close Corporation in Namibia

Required Documents To Apply:

  • CC1 Application form (plain white or in pastel blue) (triplicate)
  • Valid CC8 Name Approval (You get it when your business name is approved)
  • Original signed consent letter from a Registered Accounting Officer
  • Latest 6 months certified identity documents for Member(s) and Witness
  • Additional letter from regulatory bodies such as NAMFISA, NTB, NEAB, NCAQS, ECN, HPCNA (if applicable)

How to complete the CC3 application form

  • Shortened form of name and literal translation of name to be left blank.
  • Business objectives must be the same as approved on CC8 name application.
  • Full identity number is required for Namibian citizens, and date of birth is required for foreigners.
  • Registered office email address must be provided on page 1.
  • Postal address and registered office address must be completed.
  • Accounting officer name and postal address must be completed.
  • Member(s) and witness contact details and email address must be provided.
  • The body of the Accounting officer letter must correspond with the information in the consent letter.
  • Member(s) percentage of interest MUST add up to 100%.

  • Financial Year End must be completed.
  • Registration number must be left blank.
  • Member(s) and witness must sign with a black pen.
  • Business name MUST appear on all the pages.
  • No alterations allowed on forms (scratching).
  • No abbreviations allowed on forms (including initials of persons and town names/suburbs. Insert the town name where it is applicable at all times).
  • Do not double-side print the Founding Statement.
  • Details of all members on the form must appear on page 10 (members AND witness).
  • Copies of certified ID/passport copies are not allowed. The originally certified copy must be submitted.
  • Scanned copies of consent letter of accounting officer are not allowed. The original consent letter must be submitted.

Application Fee:

  • The application fee is N$150.00.

For more information on the requirements and process of registering a Close Corporation in Namibia, please refer to the official website of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) at https://www.bipa.na.

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