Simple company registration in Zimbabwe

Company registration is the process you need to go through to officially set up a business in Zimbabwe. This can be a Private Limited Company, Private Business Corporation, Limited by Guarantee, Foreign Company/Branch etc. but is all done through the Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property (DCIP).

The process is slightly different based on the company structure you choosee, but Companies Made Easy have a comprehensive service for each business type, so you can be confident your registration goes smoothly.

A limited company means having “limited liability”. The most important reason for registering a company is that it can help protect you from risks to your home and other assets because your liability is limited.

There are also other benefits to becoming a company, including protection for your trading name (provided it does not breach an existing trademark registration), the credibility of having limited company status, and you may also be eligible for tax relief, subject to certain conditions (for more information, contact a qualified accountant).

Most people require a standard Private Limited Company (PLC) which is suitable for nearly all types of trading. However, if you operate a small business or if you are a professional such as consultants, accountants, architects etc a Private Business Corporation would be best alternative.

Limited Companies

Private Business Corporation

The cost of registering a company in Zimbabwe is US$65.00 for a Private Business Corporation (PBC) and and a Private Limited Company (PLC) costs US$130.00 and it can be paid by cash, bank transfer, EcoCash, zipit or remittence services for international clients. Find out more about our Private Business Corporation Prices and our Private Limited Company Packages. For non Zimbabwean residents we have Non-Resident Packages.

*ZWL prices are available on request.

There are 5 basic requirements for registering a company in Zimbabwe which include:

• Company addresses ; physical, postal and email (the physical address should be a Zimbabwean address)
• 2 or more company directors
• 1 or more company secretaries
• Company names
• Business activities to be carried out with the company

Find an exhastive list of the requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe.

When you’ve decided that you want to register a company, we will take you through the company registration procedure to make sure everything is organised properly.

Step one – choose a company structure

You need to decide which company structure you want before you begin your registration. A Private Limited Company is the most popular choice for our customers, suitable for almost all types of trading.

Alternatively, you can register a Private Business Corporation. This is suitable for small businesses or professionals who want such as lawyers, accountants or architects who want a standard partnership but want to retain the advantage of limited liability.

If you are unclear, it is worth seeking the advice of a professional by calling or WhatsApp us on 0778 702 715.

Step two – Choose registration package

You need to choose a package. We have 4 Private Limited Company Packages and 4 Private Business Corporation Packages. For non-Zimbabwean residents, check out our Non-Resident Packages.

Step three – Provide company information

You need to provide some information for your company including company names, directors information, shareholders informaton company addresses and business core objectives.

Step three – we take care of the rest

We will review your company registration application and inform you of any amendments. Once everything is in place, we will conduct a name search and when the results are out, we will prepare company documents and file with the Registrar of Companies.

Company registration in Zimbabwe typically take 5-7 working days. We only consider working days because the Companies Registry is open for company registration in Zimbabwe from Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 3.30 p.m and they are closed on weekends.

The moment the Registrar of Companies incorporates your company, we will let you know. We’ll do this by calling, WhatsApp or emailing you.

Yes, you can! With our simple registration procedure, all you need is to provide the requirements and we’ll register your new company with the Companies Register for you.

*The Companies Registry only does business with registered consultants. Companies Made Simple is a registered company registration agent registered with the Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property.

Yes, you can register a company online in Zimbabwe. With our simple company registration procedure which allows you to register a company online from anywhere in the world.

Other than company registration in Zimbabwe, we help you maintain your company by providing an Annual Filing Service which combines mandatory filings i.e. Annual Returns filing and Declaration of Annual General Meeting. Other than that we help you make changes to your company including, File Search and Statutory Reports, Name Search, Trade Name Registration, Replacement of Company Documents, Director Changes, Company Address Change, Company Name Change, Ammendment of Memorandum and Articles of Association, Company De-Registration, Company Coversion, Share Allotment, Share Capital Increase, Declaration of Beneficial Ownership, Share Certificates, Share Transfer, Company Registers, and Tax Registration/Clearance.

Most companies are registered directly at the Companies Registry with the Registrar of Companies, through a company registration agent, accountant or through a lawyer.

Most accountants and lawyers use company registration agencies to set up companies for their clients because it’s easier and often more cost effective and faster.

Registering a company on your own at the Companies Registry is not a simple process. You do need some understanding of how to set it up and that’s why company registration agents exist. We provide you with guidance and preparation of the required documents for example the Articles of Association which is a complex document so your application won’t be rejected as well as lots of supporting services that you may not even know you need.

We can provide you with statutory registers and compliance documents (which you cannot get from the Companies Registry) as well as supply you with hard copies of all your paperwork.

Many clients do not want their private addresses to appear on the public Companies Registry register and company registration agents can offer privacy services such as physical or postal address service.

We can complete your annual statutory filings and we can make introductions to accountancy, email and website services saving you time and hassle.

Most formation agents will also provide start up support in the form of ebooks and downloadable guides.

To check if a company registration agent is legitimate you can visit the Companies Registry information desk and ask for a list of all the registered agents.

Companies Made Easy are a small business dedicated to helping other small businesses! We have been registering Private Limited Companies, Private Business Corporations etc. for over 3 years, helping our customers start up, grow and thrive.

You can read more on our About Us page.