Company Registration in Zimbabwe:
A Comprehensive Guide
Are you looking to register a company in Zimbabwe? This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about the process of company registration in Zimbabwe.
Why Register in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe is a country with a growing economy and a favorable business environment. The government has implemented policies to encourage foreign investment, and the country has a well-educated workforce. Registering a company in Zimbabwe can provide you with access to a large market and a skilled workforce.
The Process of Registration in Zimbabwe
The process of company registration in Zimbabwe is divided into two stages: name search and reservation, and incorporation and registration. The procedure is basically the same whether you are registering a PBC (Private Business Corporation) or a PLC (Private Limited Company).
Name Search and Reservation
The first step in the process of company registration in Zimbabwe is to conduct a name search and reservation. This is done to ensure that the name you have chosen for your company is available and not already in use.
Incorporation and Registration
Once you have completed the name search and reservation process, the next step is to incorporate and register your company. This involves submitting the official registration documents to the Companies Registry for incorporation. The documents required for company registration in Zimbabwe include:
- CR 14 Form
- CR 6 Form
- CR 2 Form
- CR 11 Form
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
You can submit these documents online through our email. Once your company is incorporated, you will receive a Certificate of Incorporation.
Public companies
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1] Application for name search on cr21 forms.
2] When name is approved, applicant submits
1] Memorandum & articles of association.
2] cr6 forms [for registered office address
3] cr14 forms [for list of directors & secretary]
4]cr7 (an affidavit by the directors is lodged)
5]cr1(List of person consented to be directors is lodged.
6]cr13 (List of signatures of persons who consented to be directors.
7]Statement in lieu of prospectus is lodged .
8]Prospectus (Invitation of the public to buy shares) Fees payable: 1% of the capital to be raised
The registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation.
Private Companies
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
1] Application for name search on cr21 forms.
2] When name is approved, applicant submits
1] Memorandum & articles of association.
2] cr6 forms [for registered office address
3] cr14 forms [for list of directors & secretary]
The registrar issues the Certificate of Incorporation.
