Company registration procedure

The main benefit of registering a company in Zimbabwe is the protection provided by limited liability. This means if your business runs into financial trouble, your personal assets will not be at risk. Other benefits include enhanced credibility and tax efficiency.

It usually takes 3-5 working days to register a company with us; however, this is dependent on the Companies Registry workload , and it can take longer.

Yes it’s possible to register a company on your own if you decide to register a Private Business Corporation. A PBC allows someone to operate as a sole trader. However, if you choose a PLC, you need to have at least 2 directors.

1. 3-5 proposed company names. These we will check for their availability for registration by conducting a name search.
2. A physical address in Zimbabwe, a postal and email address.
3. The details of all directors and shareholders, including full names, addresses, national identity number and nationalities.
4. Core business objectives.

Yes we offer company registration in Bulawayo and anywhere in Zimbabwe. Our simple company registration procedure allows anyone to register a company from any part of Zimbabwe. We can file company documents with the Harare or Bulawayo Registrar of Companies.

No. You can register a company as a non Zimbabwean resident from most locations in the world. However, you will require to have at least one director who is ordinarily a resident of Zimbabwe and a Zimbabwean address. Have a look at our Non-Residents Package.

We accept all major payment methods including USD cash, ZWL Cash, swipe, ZipIt, EcoCash, TeleCash, One Money etc. We also accept Mukuru etc for local remittance. We also accept Mastercard, Visa and remittance services like Mukuru, EcoCash Remit, World Remit, Western Union etc. for international payments.

The law requires that you register with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) within 30 days of starting to trade. You also need a tax clearance to open a bank account and to avoid companies withholding 10% withholding tax.

We provide support for all customers through phone, WhatsApp or email during the lifetime of their companies. We also offer an annual maintenance service.