Company registration in Zimbabwe from US$65.00

Choose a company structure
that suits your needs

We have the widest range of company structures in Zimbabwe

Order by telephone – call or WhatsApp 077 470 9378

Order by telephone – call or WhatsApp

Procedure for company registration in Zimbabwe

Our 4 step simple procedure – perfect for customers new to company registration

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Name Search & Document Filing

We will conduct a name search and prepare your company documents and file with the Registrar of Companies for final registration. Incorporation usually takes 7-9 working days.

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Find out the key information you need to know to start, run and grow your business.

Let’s help you to choose the right business structure, create a business plan, funding options, marketing, accounting and much more.

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Requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe

Our simple requirements for registering a company in Zimbabwe – easy to put in place

Register a Zimbabwean company

Our Non-Resident packages are tailor made to allow you to meet all Zimbabwean statutory company registration requirements.

They include a Zimbabwean physical and/or postal address and a resident proxy director for your company to meet all Zimbabwean company registration requirements. Receive all government mail scanned and emailed to you, free of charge and be assisted with your basic company administration by the proxy director.

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New to company registration in Zimbabwe?
We’ve got you covered.

What is company registration in Zimbabwe?

In Zimbabwe, company registration is the process of legally incorporating a business either as a Private Limited Company, Private Limited Company, Limited By Guarantee or any other business structure as stated by the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:32).

What is the procedure for registering a company in Zimbabwe?

Company registration in Zimbabwe could not be easier with Companies.co.zw. To start the company registration process, simply choose your preferred company structure between a Private Limited Company (PLC) and a Private Business Corporation (PBC), select a package that suit your budget from our Private Limited Company or Private Business Corporation Starter, Standard, Compliance and All Inclusive Packages (from US$60.00 for a PBC and from US$110.00 for a PLC); add any extras you might need by selecting a higher package and take 5 minutes to complete our online company registration form or at our offices.

What are the requirements for registering a company in Zimbabwe?

To register a company in Zimbabwe you simply need 3-5 proposed company names, the core business activity of the company i.e. the business activities you intend to carry out, company addresses which includes physical (which has to be a Zimbabwean address), postal and email address, and the details of the company directors and shareholders i.e. names, I.D. Numbers, Nationality and address. For more information, please have a look at our Requirements for company registration checklist.

How long does it take to register a company in Zimbabwe.

Your new company will be registered, usually within 5 to 7 working days; however, this timescale is subject to the Companies Registry workload and it may take longer. If you need your company earlier than that, please inform us beforehand so we can see how we can help you.

How much does it cost to register a company in Zimbabwe?

Company registration in Zimbabwe costs US$65.00 to register a Private Business Corporation and US$109.99 to register a Private Limited Company. The company registration cost is depended on the type of company you want to register and the company registration package that you choose. For more information, please take a look at our Private Limited Company Packages and Private Business Corporation Packages. If you are a non-Zimbabwean resident, our Non-Resident Packages will be ideal for you and if market entry is subject to time pressures, take a look at our shelf companies.

What documents do I receive when I register a company?

You will recieve a Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, CR 5 (former CR 6) – list of company addresses and a CR6 (former CR14) – list of company directors if you register a Private Limited Company and a Certificate of Incorporation and  CR 28 – Statement of Incorporation if you register a Private Business Corporation.

Do you offer payment options?

Yes we offer different payment options. You can pay a deposit and then balance on collection of your company documents. Contact us to discuss payment options suitable for you.

Do I need a bank account?

It is not a legal requirement for a Zimbabwean registered company to have a company bank account; however, in practice you will find it extremely difficult to operate a business without its own bank account. ‘Companies’ offers Private Limited Company and Private Business Corporation registration packages that include bank opening assistance. We also offer a business banking solution for overseas customers who wish to set up a Zimbabwean company – see our Non-Residents Package for details.

Do I need a tax clearance to start trading?

It depends with if you start trading as soon as you register your company or not. The law requires that you register with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) within 30 days after you start trading. You will also not be able to open a bank account and you will also find it difficult to do business with other businesses wthout a tax clearance.

Do you offer company registration in Bulawayo?

Yes we offer company registration in Bulawayo and every other Zimbabwean town and city. We have created a company registration procedure that allows anyone to register a company in Zimbabwe from anywhere in the world. Just submit your submit your online company registration application form and leave the rest to us.

What if I change my mind and don’t need the company?

Quite a number of businesses registered in Zimbabwe are dissolved (de-registered) every year at the Companies Registry, so if you decide you no longer need your company and want to shut it down, there is no need to worry – it happens fairly often! ‘Companies’ can de-register your company hassle free, at a cost from US$45.00. Find out more and order our Company De-registration Service.

Authorised by the DCIP and ZACRA?

We are one of Zimbabwe’s leading company registration agents, authorised by the Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property (DCIP) which licenses company registration agents in Zimbabwe and a member of the Zimbabwe Association of Company Registration Agents (ZACRA), a body with the purpose of encouraging high standards amongst agents and acting as an open forum for professionals working in the industry. Other than company registration in Zimbabwe, we provide our clients with the following corporate secretarial services: Company director appointment and resignation, transfer of shares, company address change, company name change, annual returns preparation and filing, amendment of memorandum and articles of association, company de-registration, company conversion, share allotment, share capital increase, share capital variation and declaration of benefial ownership.

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