Requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe

Requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe

1. Company proposed names

3-5 proposed company names.

*There are a few requirements and restrictions – but generally, you have quite a lot of freedom when it comes to naming your new company. However, digits and abbreviations are not allowed.

2. Company addresses and email

Every company must have a physical, a postal address and an email address. The company’s physical addresses must be Zimbabwean addresses and not a P.O. BOX. Please ensure you provide the full postal address.

3. Business activity

You are required to provide your new company’s business activity. This can be a rough idea of what business you want to venture in and we will perfect it according to the requirements of the Companies Registry.

4. Director’s Details

• Full name(s) and surname as shown on their official government issued identity documents (provide any former forenames and surnames if available).
• Nationality.
• Full residential or business and postal address.
• National Identification number/passport number.

*Note directors should be above the legal age of 16 years and at least one director should be ordinarily a Zimbabwean resident and should not be disqualified.

4. Shareholders’ Details (Where the Shareholder is a Person)

• Full name(s) as shown on their official government issued identity documents.
• Contact address (residential or other address).
• Nature of control that is, the share percentage of each shareholder.

5. Shareholders’ Details (Where the Shareholder is a Company)

• Full name of the company as shown on the certificate of incorporation;
• Company Number;
• Company representative i.e. their name(s) and surname;
• Company address.

6. Company Secretary Details

• Full name(s) as shown o their official government issued identity documents (provide any former forenames and surnames if available);
• Nationality.
• Full residential or business and postal address.
• National Identification number/passport number

*We usually list Numeri Secretarial Services (Private) Limited as the company secretary.

*Once you have the requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe listed above at hand, you can proceed with your new company application by following our simple 4-step registration process. Start by choosing your preferred company structure and registration package.

If you have any questions or require any assistance, please call, text or WhatsApp 0242 753 168, 0787 828 513 or email info@companyformations.co.zw.