Company Registration in Zimbabwe made easy from US$100.00 only.
We have helped over 4000 people with company registration in Zimbabwe since 2019 – that’s some experience you can count on.
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Different company types that suit different needs
Choose a company type that suits your needs and register your company today. We have a range of company types and registration packages to suit most business structures and budgets.
Private Limited Company
A Private Limited Company or PLC, the most common type of company structure in Zimbabwe for any of business that wishes to make a profit for its owners (shareholders). It is a separate legal entity from its owners, which means that the shareholders are not personally liable for the debts of the company. It is more appealing to clients, investors and lenders and is a good option for businesses that are looking for a more professional and credible business structure. A PLC is suitable for any type of business operations.
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Private Business Corporation
An alternative to the PLC, a Private Business Corporation (PBC) is a type of business structure that is similar to a partnership, but with has the added benefit of limited liability for the members. This means that the members personal assets are protected in the event that the Private Business Corporation goes bankrupt. Profits are shared between the PBC members and all members are responsible for the day to day running of the company. Often used by small businesses and professionals, such as lawyers, architects and accountants.
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Shelf Company
Also known as an aged company, a shelf company is an already registered Private Limited Company (PLC) that has not yet traded and engaged in any commercial activity that is readily available for purchase. A very good option for businesses or entrepreneurs that need to start-up quickly and easily as they can be purchased “off the shelf” and do not require the time and effort of setting up a neww company from scratch. Suitable for all business sizes including start-ups, small to medium enterprises and large businesses.
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Private Limited Company (PLC)
A Private Limited Company or PLC, the most common type of company structure in Zimbabwe for any of business that wishes to make a profit for its owners (shareholders). It is a separate legal entity from its owners, which means that the shareholders are not personally liable for the debts of the company. It is more appealing to clients, investors and lenders and is a good option for businesses that are looking for a more professional and credible business structure. A PLC is suitable for any type of business operations.
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Private Business Corporation (PBC)
An alternative to the PLC, a Private Business Corporation (PBC) is a type of business structure that is similar to a partnership, but with has the added benefit of limited liability for the members. This means that the members personal assets are protected in the event that the Private Business Corporation goes bankrupt. Profits are shared between the PBC members and all members are responsible for the day to day running of the company. Often used by small businesses and professionals, such as lawyers, architects and accountants.
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Already Registered Shelf Companies
Also known as an aged company, a shelf company is an already registered Private Limited Company (PLC) that has not yet traded and engaged in any commercial activity that is readily available for purchase. A very good option for businesses or entrepreneurs that need to start-up quickly and easily as they can be purchased “off the shelf” and do not require the time and effort of setting up a neww company from scratch. Suitable for all business sizes including start-ups, small to medium enterprises and large businesses.
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Need help choosing a type of company type?
Call, text or WhatsApp our customer service team at (0242) 753 168 or 0787 828 513 or email at info@companyformations.co.zw and we will help you choose a type of company structure, registration package or complete your order by telephone.
Requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe
Here is what you will need for company registration.
Proposed company names
3-5 unique proposed company names in order of preference.
Official business activity
The business activity the company intends to carry out e.g., transport and logistics, mining, construction, etc.
Directors' information
Name(s), National Identity Number/Passport Number, Addresses, Date of Birth, Phone Number and Email.
Shareholders information
Name(s), Addresses, Date of Birth, Shareholding Percentage or Number of Shares for each shareholder and Email.
Official company addresses
Zimbabwean Physical, Postal and Email addresses of the company.
Company secretary information
(*Optional) Name(s), National Identity Number/Passport Number, Addresses, Date of Birth, Phone Number and Email.
Our process for company registration in Zimbabwe
Over time, we have simplified the company registration procedure
Choose company structure
Choose a company structure that suits your business needs between a Private Limited Company or Private Business Corporation company structures.
Select registration package
Select a company registration package that suits your budget between our Private Limited Company or Private Business Corporation Packages.
Provide company information
Provide your new company’s details on our online company registration form or by telephone by calling, texting, WhatsApp or through email. Alternatively, you can visit our offices.
Make Payment
Make payment at our offices or through our many payment options. You can pay either a deposit or full payment.
Incorporation
We will conduct a name search, prepare the company documents and file with the Companies Registry. Incorporation usually takes 5-7 working days.
Why use Company Formations for company registration in Zimbabwe
Company registration agents are not created equal. Company Formations provide you with many advantages that you do not nomarlly get from other company registration agents in Zimbabwe.
You can order by telephone
Our friendly team will take your company registration application over the phone (call, text, WhatsApp, etc.) if you’re not comfortable doing it online.
We have great expertise
Our team of experts have lots of expertise in company law and in the company registration process. We know all the in and outs of the process and we can help you avoid any pitfalls.
We offer accurate guidance
Our customer care team will guide you from choosing the right company structure for your business, putting in place the requirements to registering the company.
We save you much time & effort
We can handle the entire company registration process for you in a timely manner, saving you lot of time and effort.
We help you become compliant
We ensure your company complies with all legal requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe to avoid any delays.
We have great value-added services & products
Our packages include share certificates, company registers, etc. & we will assist you to open bank accounts, registering for taxes and many more other great services.
We are the most affordable
Our fees are the most affordable across our industry. There are no hidded costs and we charge a flat fee on each project.
24/7 customer support
Our team of experts will be on hand 24/7 to give you ongoing support after company registration & throughout the lifetime of your company.
Our customers’ feedback
We have registered of 4000 companies and here is what some of our customers think about our company registration service
The people at Company Formations are excellent and the service was great. I found them when I googled about company registration in Zimbabwe. They delivered on their promise and my company was registered in 5 days only. I highly recommend them if you want to register a company in Zimbabwe.
I spoke with Tapiwa who was very helpful and dealt with mycompany registration. He answered all the queries I had on WhatsApp. Company Formations also dealt with my company’s tax clearance and they were efficient and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their service if you want to register a company in Zimbabwe.
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More company structures that you can register with Company Formations
Company Formations offers the largest range of company structures in Zimbabwe. We are widely recognised as an authority in company registration in Zimbabwe and company secretarial matters.
Association
An association, common with a group of people with common objectives who want to legalize their operations e.g. resident associations, social clubs, professional associations etc.
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Limited by Guarantee
A Company Limited by Guarantee, a type of company that is often used for non-profit organizations, charities and community groups. It also offers limited liability to the guarantors.
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Trusts
Created when you transfer the financial benefit of a property to a third party while keeping the legal ownership and control by appointing themselves or another individual as the Trustee.
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We are the experts in company registration in Zimbabwe - and we do it right the fisrt time
Our team of company registration experts will quickly check your application, making sure there are no mistakes or typos before incorporating your company.
Less chance of rejection
By checking your proposed company names and applications for any errors, we greatly reduce the average rejection rate of company names and new company applications in Zimbabwe, from 31%, to just 1%.
What’s more, if any queiry arises, we will fix the problem and re-submit the application.
Perfect documents
If we don’t check our clients’ applications, in most cases the company documents would not be properly presented at the Companies Registry.
This is due to typing errors , capitalisation problems and grammatical errors being transferred to the final company documents.
...and it's all for free!
We will review all of our clients' company names and applications, and handle any queries or rejections free of charge.
Our aim is to deliver new companies with a complete set of perfect company documents to all our our clients, without any undue stress, headaches or any delays.
Register your company in Zimbabwe from anywhere in the world!
Company Formations allows non-Zimbabwean residents to register a company from overseas providing a local Zimbabwean address (a mandatory requirement for all Zimbabwean businesses) and postal address service with international mail forwarding of all your business mail correspondence.
Order your company by telephone
If you need assistance in submitting your company registration application call, text, or WhatsApp our friendly customer service team and we will complete your company registration order by telephone.
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+263 787 828 513
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Company registration in Zimbabwe FAQ’s for our new customers
How much does it cost to register a company in Zimbabwe?
Company registration in Zimbabwe prices range from US$100.00 to US$170.00 for a Private Business Corporation and from US$180.00 to US$260.00 for a Private Limited Company. We have four Private Limited Company Packages and four Private Business Corporation Packages, four Non-Resident Packages and Shelf Companies. *Our prices are quoted in US$ and ZW$ prices are available as per your request. All our prices include the Companies and Intellectual Property Office of Zimbabwe (CIPZ) stamp duty and our professional fees.
What are the requirements for registering a company in Zimbabwe?
To register a company, you need to have unique proposed company names, company directors information, company shareholders information, company addresses, the business core objectives and the company secretary information (*optional). Find out more about requirements for company registration.
Do I have to be a Zimbabwean resident to register a company in Zimbabwe?
You do not need to be a Zimbabwean resident to register a company. You just need to be at least 16 years old, a person who is not removed by the court from any office of trust on account of misconduct or a person who has not at any time been convicted whether in Zimbabwe or elsewhere, of theft, fraud, forgery or perjury and has been sentenced to serve a term of imprisonment without the option of a fine we can help you register your company, regardless of your location and nationality.
If you are a non-Zimbabwean resident, you may be interested in our Non-Residents Packages. This provides you with everything you need to register your company as someone living abroad, including a Zimbabwean address to use as your company’s office address (you can run your company from anywhere in the world but your office address must be a Zimbabwean).
How long does it take to register a company in Zimbabwe?
It takes around 5-7 working days to register a company in Zimbabwe. We will conduct an online company name search to determine which of your proposed company names is available for registration and the results will be available within 24 working hours. We will then prepare and forward the company documents to the Companies Registry for final registration which takes between 5-7 working days depending on their workload.
What methods of payment does Company Formations accept?
We accept payment via cash at our offices, Bank Transfer, EcoCash and any other remittence service like InnBucks, Access Forex, City Hopper and imternational remittences like Mukuru, World Remit, Western Union, Ria, Remitly etc.
What company type is best for me to register in Zimbabwe?
The majority of companies registered in Zimbabwe are limited liability companies, commonly known as Private Limited Companies (PLCs). This is the usual type of structure of a company registered with the purpose of benefiting the shareholders who own the company. It is very popular because it allows profits to be shared among shareholders while providing limited financial liability. Shareholders are only liable for the company’s debts up to the value of the company’s shares. This way, your personal assets will remain protected even if the company falls into financial trouble.
Alternatively, a Private Business Corporation (PBC). It is a less common but viable option to the Private Limited Company. It is a popular business structure for small business owners, sole traders especially in the industries of consultants, accountants, lawyers, architects etc. who operate as individuals who want their personal assets protected while enjoying limited liability.
If you are in a hurry and you need to start trading as soon as possible or if you want a company which has time on it, a Shelf Company might be the best option.
Company Formations also provides other company types with different requirements and purposes: Company Limited by Guarantee, Associations and Foreign Companies/Branches.
What documents do I receive after registering a company in Zimbabwe?
The documents you will receive depend on the company structure and package that you choose but basically after registering a Private Limited Company you will receive:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- CR 5 – list of company addresses
- CR 6 – list of company directors and secretaries
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
For a Private Business Corporation, you will receive the following documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- CR 28 Form i.e. Statement of Incorporation.
Depending on the package that you choose you will also receive a bank advice note, tax clearance certificate, share certificates, first meeting minutes and company registers.
Do you offer online company registration in Zimbabwe?
Yes. Company Formations offers online company registration in Zimbabwe that’s how we are able to register companies for clients from every city in Zimbabwe and non-Zimbabwean resident clients. Just fill in your company registration online form and we will contact you as soon as we receive the application. However, you can also visit our offices to start your company registration.
What address services do you offer and what are their purpose?
Company Formations offers two address services. The Registered Office Address (physical and postal address) and Service Address which are all legal requirements for registering a company in Zimbabwe. The Companies Registry require official correspondence addresses for the company (the registered office address), and an official Zimbabwean address for at least one company director (the service address). All addresses are shown on the company documents. Our address services can be purchased through our Non-Resident Packages by businesses who want to meet the requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe or individuals who do not want their home addresses to be on public records.
When can I begin trading with my company?
You can start to trade with your new company once it has been registered with the Companies Registry. If you decide to start trading immediately after registration, you must register with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) and aquire a tax clearance within 21 days of starting to trade.
You should also open a business bank account in the name of your company to manage your business finances. Whilst this is not a legal requirement, it will assist you in keeping your personal finances and separate from your business’s, something that will make your accounting and booking easier.
Do I need a tax clearance?
Yes, you generally need a tax clearance. The Zimbabwean law requires that all newly registered companies to register with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) within 30 days of starting to trade not necessarily after you register a company. A tax clearance confirms that your tax position is satisfactory and you have met all your tax obligations and you are compliant with Zimbabwe’s tax laws. Some businesses will not do business with you if you do not have a tax clearance or they will charge 30% withholding tax on the transaction. You also can’t open a corporate bank account in Zimbabwe without a tax clearance (bank advice note) and a tax clearance also gives your business credibility.
How do I open a bank account for my business and will you assist me?
Sure, we will assist you to open a business bank account. We will assist you to get a TIN Number needed to open a bank account, choose a bank, put in place all the required documents, fill out the application form and make an application.
How will I know that my company has been registered?
Afetr we have successfully registered your company, we will communicate with you through our many communication platforms including WhatsApp, Email, phone call etc.
Additional company services
Company Formations provide many services to help our clients maintain and develop your company after company registration. Here is a selection of some of our services.
ZIMRA Tax Clearance Service
Let our Tax administrators register your company for tax and get a tax clearance, prepare and file your company’s tax returns, saving you time and money.
Full Company Secretary Service
An appointed company secretary to your company at the Registrar of Companies responsible for keeping your company updated and legal all year round.
Companies Registry Annual Returns Service
Ensure your company stays compliant by filing mandatory Annual Returns to avoid penalties or company deregistrations of your company.
Declaration of Annual General Meeting Service
Ensure your company stays compliant all year round by filing a mandatory Declaration of AGM of your company.
Company De-registration Service
Nolonger need your company? De-register your company and avoid the risk of fines for late filings and let us de-register your company.
Company Re-registration Service
Make sure your company stays legal by re-registering your company to avoid automatic de-registration and conveniences.
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Are you ready to register your company?
Start by choosing a company registration package of your choice.
Prefer to order by telephone?
Call, text or WhatsApp our customer service team at (0242) 753 168 or 0787 828 513 and we will help you choose a company structure, registration package and complete your order by telephone.
After company registration in Zimbabwe
After company registration in Zimbabwe, our journey together does not stop there; Company Formations provides FREE client support as long as your company is still in existence. We will remind you of the mandatory annual filings i.e. Annual Returns and Declaration of Annual General Meeting for Private Limited Companies and Declaration that Annual Meeting Was Held for Private Business Corporations to help you become and stay compliant all year round.
We also provide a complete range of Corporate Secretarial Services to help you maintain and update your company information. We also provide a Tax and Tax Clearance Service to help you become and stay tax compliant.
So, don’t hesitate to call, text or WhatsApp us at (0242) 753 168 or 0787 828 513 or email us at info@companyformations.co.zw for anything you might need.
If you no longer need the company…
If you no longer need the company, there are a few things you will need to do. You need to de-register your company and you can de-register your company cheaply and easily with Company Formations. Company Formations provides an affordable Company De-registration Service. You will also need to file any outstanding Companies Registry Annual Returns and Tax Returns for the company.
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