1. Company names; – what will your company be called?

• A company must have a unique company name.
• The name can’t be too similar to any company or Private Business Corporation in existence.
• The names should not contain any ‘sensitive’ words or expressions.
• The name should not contain digits, characters, signs, symbols and punctuation.

2. Company directors; – who will manage the company?

Often the same as the shareholders, you will need to know:

• Name
• National identity number
• Address
• Nationality

3. Company owners (shareholders); – who will own the company?

For each shareholder you will need to know the following:

• Name(s)
• Address
• Job title (optional)

4. Company addresses; – where will the company be located?

• Your company must have official company addresses.
• The physical address should not be P.O Box.
• Official communication or documentation will be sent to this address and it will be assumed you have received it.
• You may use your home address but you may need to check your lease to see if this is permitted.
• You may use the registered address of your registration agent (us).

4. Company addresses; – where will the company be located?

• Your company must have official company addresses.
• The physical address should not be P.O Box.
• Official communication or documentation will be sent to this address and it will be assumed you have received it.
• You may use your home address but you may need to check your lease to see if this is permitted.
• You may use the registered address of your registration agent (us).

5. Company objectives; – what will your company do?

The business activities the company will carry out for profit making.

Now you know the requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe, you might also like to know the procedure for company registration.