What Is the CR14 Form?
A CR14 form is Zimbabwe’s statutory notice of directors and company secretary. It is the official form, prescribed under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], that records who the directors and the company secretary of a company are. The CR14 is filed with the Registrar of Companies at initial registration and again whenever the directorship or secretary changes — making it the official, public record of who controls and manages the company.
The CR14 sits alongside the CR21 (name search), the CR6 (registered office), the CR2 (certificate of incorporation), and the Memorandum and Articles of Association in the core registration pack. It must be filed both at initial registration and whenever there are subsequent changes to the company’s officers.
- The CR14 is prescribed under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], Zimbabwe’s principal company law.
- It is filed with the Registrar of Companies and forms part of the company’s public record.
- Changes to directors or the secretary must be notified on a fresh CR14 within 14 days of the change.
- Every director and the secretary named on the CR14 must personally sign to consent to act.
- Zimbabwe company registration is fully electronic — we handle the CR14 filing for you as part of a flat $150 registration.
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You do not need to download or wrestle with a blank CR14. Because Zimbabwe company registration is fully electronic, the most reliable way to get a correct CR14 on record is to have it prepared and filed for you. We complete the CR14 with your director and secretary particulars, check every name against the supporting IDs, collect the consent signatures, and file it as part of your registration for a flat $150 (all government fees included). This removes the single biggest cause of rejection — a name or detail that does not match the ID documents.
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When to File a CR14
File a CR14 at registration and again every time your directors or secretary change. Under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], officer changes must be notified within 14 days.
| Event | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|
| Initial company registration | Submitted with the registration pack |
| Appointment of a new director | Within 14 days of appointment |
| Resignation or removal of a director | Within 14 days of the event |
| Change of company secretary | Within 14 days of the change |
| Change of director/secretary details | Within 14 days of the change |
What the CR14 Captures
The CR14 captures the full identity and consent of every director and the company secretary. For each director and the company secretary, the form records:
- Full name (first name, surname, and any middle names)
- Former names (maiden name, previous names if legally changed)
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- National ID number (or passport number for non-Zimbabwean residents)
- Residential address (physical address, not a PO Box)
- Postal address
- Occupation (current profession or business)
- Date of appointment to the position
- Other directorships held (if any)
- Consent signature — each person must sign to confirm they consent to the appointment and that the details are correct
How to Complete the CR14
Section A: Company Details
Enter the company name (exactly as approved in the name search) and the company registration number (if already registered — leave blank for initial registration).
Section B: Director Particulars
Complete one entry for each director. For a Pvt Ltd, you need at least 2 directors. Each director must personally sign their section.
Section C: Secretary Particulars
Complete the secretary’s details in the same format as the directors. The secretary must also sign. Note: the company secretary cannot be the sole director of the company.
Section D: Declaration
The form must be signed by a director or the company secretary, declaring that the information is correct. For initial registration, one of the subscribers (shareholders) signs.
Common Reasons for CR14 Rejection
- Name mismatch: Names on the form do not match the ID documents
- Missing signatures: Not all directors/secretary have signed
- Incomplete information: Fields left blank (especially date of birth, ID number)
- Disqualified person: A listed director is an undischarged bankrupt or has been disqualified
- No resident director: For Pvt Ltd companies, at least one director must be resident in Zimbabwe
- Secretary is sole director: The same person cannot be both the only director and the secretary
Changing Directors After Registration
To change directors or the secretary, pass a board resolution and file a fresh CR14 within 14 days. The process:
- Pass a board resolution approving the change
- Complete a new CR14 form showing the current officers (including the change)
- Attach a copy of the board resolution
- File the updated CR14 with the Registrar of Companies within 14 days (we handle this for you)
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We Prepare & File Your CR14 — Flat $150
Zimbabwe company registration is fully electronic and we handle the filing for you. Your CR14 (notice of directors and secretary) is prepared, checked against IDs, signed, and filed as part of a complete $150 registration — all government fees included. Director changes after incorporation? We file the updated CR14 too.
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What is a CR14 form in Zimbabwe?
A CR14 form is Zimbabwe’s statutory notice of directors and company secretary. It is the official form, prescribed under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], that records who the directors and company secretary of a company are. It is filed at initial registration and again whenever the directorship or secretary changes.
What information does the CR14 form capture?
For each director and the company secretary, the CR14 captures full name, former names, date of birth, nationality, national ID or passport number, residential address, postal address, occupation, date of appointment, other directorships, and a consent signature confirming the person agrees to act.
When do I need to file a CR14 form?
A CR14 must be filed at initial company registration, when a new director is appointed, when a director resigns or is removed, when the company secretary changes, and whenever a director or secretary’s details change. Changes must be filed within 14 days under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31].
Where can I download the CR14 form?
You do not need to download or wrestle with a blank CR14. Zimbabwe company registration is fully electronic and we prepare, complete and file the CR14 correctly for you as part of registration for a flat $150, with all government fees included. This avoids the most common cause of rejection: name mismatches and missing signatures. Start your registration.
How much does it cost to file a CR14?
We prepare and file your CR14 as part of company registration for a flat $150, with all government fees included. For director changes after incorporation we also file an updated CR14 for you. There are no hidden add-ons. See our pricing.
What happens if I do not file a CR14 on time?
Failure to file a CR14 within the prescribed 14-day period is an offence under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31]. The company and its officers may be liable to a penalty, and the public register will show out-of-date officers, which can cause problems with banks and ZIMRA.