How to Register a Company in Zimbabwe
To register a company in Zimbabwe, we first complete a name search, prepare your Memorandum and Articles of Association plus the CR14 and CR6 forms, and submit them electronically to obtain a Certificate of Incorporation (CR2). The entire process is now online and takes one to two weeks. We handle every step of the filing for you for a flat $150, with all government fees included
Key facts (2026):
Company registration is governed by the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31] and administered by the Registrar of Companies.
The process is fully electronic — no paper queue and no office visit required.
The core statutory documents are the CR21 (name search), CR14 (directors & secretary), CR6 (registered office), Memorandum & Articles of Association, and the CR2 (Certificate of Incorporation).
A Private Limited Company or PBC must be registered before you can register for tax with ZIMRA or open a business bank account.
Our price is a flat $150 for a Pvt Ltd or PBC, all government fees included — we file everything for you.
Company Registration in Zimbabwe — Overview
Company registration in Zimbabwe is governed by the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31) and administered by the Registrar of Companies. The Act, which came into effect in 2020, modernised the registration process and made it fully electronic — today you can register a company online without ever visiting a registry office.
Whether you are a local entrepreneur, a Zimbabwean in the diaspora, or a foreign investor, this guide covers every aspect of online company registration in Zimbabwe — from choosing an entity type to opening your bank account and commencing trading. We handle the filing for you so you can skip the paperwork entirely.
PTY Company Registration
Register Your Company for a Flat $150
Private Limited (Pvt Ltd)
1 director & 1 shareholder
We handle the entire filing for you — name search, all statutory documents, and your Certificate of Incorporation. All government fees included.
Best For:
Most businesses — professional image, limited liability, can raise investment
7 Working Days
PBC Registration
$150
Private Business Corporation (PBC)
1 member (min 1 Zimbabwean)
Solo operators who want limited liability without the formality of a Pvt Ltd
PLC Registration
Public Limited Company (PLC)
2 directors, 7 shareholders
Large enterprises seeking public investment or ZSE listing
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Trust / NGO Registration
Trust / NGO
$200 – $350
1 founder, 1+ trustees
Non-profit organisations, family wealth, charitable work
Trust deed drafting, all filing fees, High Court registration
Foreign Company
$580
Foreign Company (Branch)Local representative
Parent company liableContact usInternational companies expanding into Zimbabwe
Name search, all government fees, local representative setup, document legalisation
10-14 working days
Zim Diaspora Package
$550
Diaspora Package
Full remote registration including the notarised Power of Attorney process
Full Business Registration Package
$450
Full Business Package
All-inclusive — government fees included
Company registration plus tax setup and additional compliance support
Best for: Businesses planning to hire staff or bid for tenders
Business Compliance is not a burden, it is an investment, a marketing and competetive advantage and your leverage as an SME.
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