Company Re-registration in Zimbabwe

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Company re-registration in Zimbabwe frequently asked questions

What is company re-registration?

Company re-registration is a mandatory legal process of re-incorporating, updating and/or renewing the company registration details onto a new digital Registry of an existing company with the Registrar of Companies in accordance with the requirements of the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31) ensuring compliance with the current laws and regulations.

Why should I re-register my company?

A new companies act i.e., the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31) was introduced on 13 February 2020 and the new Act requires every Zimbabwean registered company or business corporation to re-register.

Company re-registration is an administration exercise intended for 2 reasons:

1. To establish a new and updated register of companies and private business corporations;
2. To remove apparently non operating business entities from the register of companies, that is to say a company or private business corporation which appears to the Registrar to be defunct because — (i) it is not submitting to the Registrar the statutory annual returns and; (ii) it appears to the Registrar to be inactive, that is to say it is not being operated or is not active in business.

What happens if I do not re-register my company?

Failure to re-register your company by the deadline will lead your company to be struck off from the companies register. Legally, you will nolonger be allowed to trade because the company would have ceased to exist. Anyone would be at liberty to take over your company name and register it as their own company.

What is the procedure for company reregistration in Zimbabwe?

While the official re-registration process involves several detailed steps with the Companies Registry, the most straightforward procedure is to partner with experts. At First Company Formations, we streamline everything for you. The entire procedure is simple: you provide the basic requirements, and our dedicated team manages all the paperwork, filings, and liaison with the authorities from start to finish. We handle the complexity so you can focus on running your business, guaranteed compliant and stress-free.

What are the Company reregistration in Zimbabwe requirements?-

For company re-registration we need the following information:

1. Company name/company number
2. Copies of company documents (scanned/photocopies) i.e. Certificate of Incorporation, CR 5/6, CR6/14, Memorandum and Articles of Association, latest Annual Return or any other relavant document that may show the shareholding of the company e.g. CR11/2 or share certificates.
3. Directors and company secretary information i.e. name, National Identity Number, Date of Birth, physical/postal address, gender, email address, nationality and shareholding percentage.
4. Shareholders information i.e. name, National Identity Number, Date of Birth, physical/postal address, gender, email address, nationality and shareholding percentage.

Will I receive a new certificate of incorporation and other company documents?

Yes, you will receive a new certificate of incorporation and company documents including new;

1. CR 5 (list of company addresses)
2. CR 6 (list of company directors and company secretary)
3. Memorandum and Articles of Association and
4. Any other relevant documents.

Your original certificate of incorporation and other company documents will remain intact and will generally become documents of sentimental significance.

How much is company re-registration?

Company re-registration in Zimbabwe costs US$100.00 only. Our fees include the Registrar of Companies fees.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. Our pricing is completely transparent, with no hidden fees.

How long will it take to re-register my company?

It will take 3-5 working days if we are provided with all the information.

What is the company re-registration in Zimbabwe deadline?

The deadline for company re-registration in Zimbabwe is April 20, 2026.

What types of companies are supposed to re-register?

All existing companies including Private Limited Companies (PLC’s), Corporative Companies, Companies Limited by Guarantee etc., and Private Business Corporations (PBC’s) are suppossed to re-register.

Will my company number change?

Yes, your company number will change, however your date of incorporation remeins the same.

Can I use this service if I did not register a company with Company Formations?

Absolutely yes. This service is available to any Zimbabwean registered company.

What is an annual return and declaration of AGM that should be up to date for the filings to be accepted at the Companies Registry?

An annual return is a document that is filed with the Companies Registry to confirm the details of a company and a declaration of AGM is a document that is filed with the Companies Registry that confirms that a Private Limited Company has held it’s mandatory annual general meeting as instructed by the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31).

These two filings are yearly mandatory filings by all Private Limited Companies registered in Zimbabwe. Failure to file, any amendment, changes or update to your company details will be rejected by the Companies Registry until they are updated.