Company Name Change
Change your company name
The change of a company name in Zimbabwe is a legal process that must be carried out in accordance with the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31).
Putting together the correct documents when changing a company name is often overlooked, putting companies at risk of non-compliance.
If you are considering appointing a director, it is important to seek professional advice.
Company Formations provides a professional service for clients who want to change their company name, including filing the Companies Registry forms and any other paperwork required to keep your company records current and your company legally compliant.
What’s included in our price
- Company file search.
- Name search.
- Minutes: Minutes of the meeting changing the company name.
- Resolution: A resolution by the directors changing the company name.
- Generation and placement of newspaper adverts.
- Preparation and filing of the company name change forms at the Companies Registry.
- Companies Registry fees.
How it works
- Order by calling, texting, WhatsApp or emailing us.
- Provide the company information (company name and/or number) and proposed company names.
- We will prepare and file the required form(s) with the Companies Registry to change the company name.
- You will receive updated forms (return copies) that confirm the company name change has been approved at the Companies Registry.
Please note:
- All Companies Registry Annual Returns and Declaration of Annual General Meeting filings should be up to date for the director appointment or resignation to be accepted by the Companies Registry.
Dedicated Company Secretary Service
A qualified company secretary to look after your company plus director changes are FREE with our Full Company Secretary Service (as one of your 3 company changes per year).
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Frequently asked questions
What is a company name change?
In Zimbabwe, a company name change is the process of changing a company name from a current name to a new name.
What information for changing a company name?
You would need to provide the following:
- Company name and or company number
- Proposed company names
Will I receive a new certificate of Incorporation?
No. Your original certificate of incorporation will not change and will be supplemented with a certificate of company name change.
Will my company name change if I change my company name?
No, your company number will not change.
Is the company name change available for all types of companies?
Yes, it is available for all Zimbabwean registered companies including Private Limited Companies, Private Business Coroporations, Companies Limited By Guarantee, Associations, Cooporatives etc.
How long will it take for my documents to be ready?
It will take up to 21 working days if we are provided with all the information.
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.
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.
Company Formations has the most simple procedure for company registration in Zimbabwe. I was able to register my company from Kwekwe.
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