Company Re-registration in Zimbabwe
Re-register your company
Company re-registration 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 re-registering a company is often overlooked, putting companies at risk of non-compliance.
If you are considering re-registering your company, it is important to seek professional advice.
Company Formations provides a professional service for clients who want to re-register their companies, 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
- Minutes: Minutes of the meeting appointing to re-register.
- Resolution: A resolution by the directors to re-register.
- Preparation and filing of all the company re-registration documents.
- Companies Registry fees
How it works
- Order by calling, texting, WhatsApp or emailing us.
- Provide the company information (company name and/or number).
- We will prepare and file the required form(s) and documents with the Companies Registry to re-register your company.
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 company re-registration?
Company re-registration is the process of re-incorporating or updating or renewing the company registration of a company with the Companies Registry in accordance to 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.
It is an administration exercise intended for 2 reasons:
1. to establish a new and updated register of companies and private business corporations; (b) 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; 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?
If you do not re-register your company, your company will 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 information should I provide for company re-registration in Zimbabwe?
You are to provide your company name and company number.
What documents will I receive?
After re-registering your company you will receive a certificate of re-registration.
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 deadline for companies to re-register?
The deadline for re-registering your company was initially 13 February 2023 however the deadline has since been moved to 2024.
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.
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.
*Please note
The appointment of a director is a significant decision that should not be taken lightly. It is important to ensure that the person being appointed is suitable for the role and that they have the necessary skills and experience.
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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