Business and Intellectual Property Authority

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Business / Economics

BIPA Begins Mass Deregistration of Companies 

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has confirmed that starting today, 1 000 companies will be de-registered. A total of 137 thousand companies are targeted, with at least 1 000 or more expected to be removed from the registry each month, according to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo. 

today29 August, 2025

Namibia

Business and Intellectual Property Authority Temporarily Waives Penalties for Beneficial Ownership Non-Compliance

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority is temporarily waiving penalties and sanctions for businesses not yet compliant with its Beneficial Ownership regulations until 31 August. During this period, BIPA will review its sanctions and penalty enforcement mechanisms. Businesses with existing penalty payment plans should halt payments until further instructions are provided. BIPA will announce the way forward by 31 August.

today16 July, 2024

Business / Economics

BIPA to Consult Stakeholders on Beneficial Ownership Sanctions Implementation

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has announced its intention to engage stakeholders in consultations regarding concerns surrounding beneficial ownership sanctions. This initiative seeks to address and clarify issues raised by stakeholders regarding the implementation and impact of these sanctions.Here is Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services.  

today4 July, 2024

Namibia

Business and Intellectual Property Authority Extends Duty Penalty Waiver Program

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Industrialization, has prolonged its annual duty penalty waiver initiative. The program targets eligible registered businesses with accrued penalties for late payment of annual duties. The standard annual duty stands at N$120. Ockert Jansen, BIPA's Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, made the announcement.  

today4 April, 2024

Business / Economics

NamRA and Bipa sign MoU

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE

today1 February, 2024