Frequently Asked Questions

Most standard company registrations are completed within 24 hours once your details and payment are received. Optional tax clearance assistance usually takes 0 to 2 days after registration, depending on ZIMRA processing and whether the tax details are complete.

Our Private Limited Company registration price is a flat $150 USD, with company-registration government filing fees included. A Private Business Corporation (PBC) is also $150. Optional services such as tax clearance assistance are separate. See our pricing page for full details.

You will need: national ID or passport copies of the directors/shareholders, a physical registered office address in Zimbabwe, at least three proposed company names, share allocation or ownership details, and the nature of business. The registered office is a legal filing address for the company; it does not mean you must visit our office. Our online flow uses the directors entered by the customer as the initial shareholders/members to keep records consistent. For a PBC, you need fewer documents. See full requirements.

Yes. You can register from abroad and you do not need to wait until you travel to Zimbabwe. Through RegisterCompany.co.zw, standard Pvt Ltd and PBC registration is completed online: submit your details, pay online, and receive documents digitally after electronic filing. Most standard registrations are completed within 24 hours once all required details and payment are received. Optional add-ons are registered office address service ($59/year), company secretary service ($135/year), and Tax Clearance Certificate application support ($49).

A Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd) can have up to 50 shareholders, offers limited liability, and is the most recognised business structure for attracting investors. A Private Business Corporation (PBC) is a simpler structure for a single owner or smaller owner-managed business, with less paperwork, but it cannot issue shares. Choose a Pvt Ltd if you plan to bring in investors or partners. Choose a PBC for a straightforward owner-operator business. See our company registration guide for more details.

Yes. After company registration, you must register with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and BP number. This is required before you can open a business bank account, issue tax invoices, or trade legally. If your annual turnover exceeds $25,000, you must also register for VAT. See our ZIMRA registration guide.

A Tax Clearance Certificate is issued by ZIMRA once your tax affairs are in order. You need to be registered, have filed all outstanding returns, and have no overdue tax payments. The certificate is valid for one year and is required for government tenders, importing goods, and some licences. Our fee for assisting with the application is $49. See tax clearance details.

The CR14 is the official form filed with the Registrar of Companies to register a new company in Zimbabwe. It includes details of the company name, registered office, directors, shareholders, share capital, and the nature of business. We prepare and file the CR14 on your behalf as part of our registration service. See our CR14 guide.

Tax Clearance Certificate application support is an optional $49 add-on after company registration. ZIMRA itself may not charge a simple registration fee, but the work can require document checks and follow-up. See ZIMRA registration for details.

Yes. Foreigners can register companies in Zimbabwe, but there are additional requirements. Under the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act, certain sectors require at least 51% local ownership. However, many sectors are fully open to foreign investment. You will need to register a foreign company or set up a local subsidiary. A foreign investment licence may also be required.

We accept online card payments, including Visa and Mastercard, plus Zimbabwe mobile-money wallets through Paynow, including EcoCash, OneMoney, Telecash and InnBucks. See our pricing page for more details.

Yes. Every Private Limited Company registered in Zimbabwe is required by law to appoint a company secretary. You can appoint your own eligible secretary, or add our company secretary service for $135/year. See company secretary details.

After registration, you will need: your Certificate of Incorporation, CR14, Memorandum and Articles of Association, company resolution authorising the account opening, directors' IDs, proof of address, and your ZIMRA TIN. Most banks also require a minimum deposit. We can guide you through the process for all major banks. See bank account guide.

Every registered company must: file annual returns with the Registrar of Companies (CR6 form), file annual tax returns with ZIMRA, maintain a registered office and company secretary, keep proper accounting records, and file VAT returns (if VAT registered). Failure to file annual returns can result in penalties and eventual deregistration. Our monthly compliance retainer ($50-$150/month) covers all of this. See annual returns.

A company name reservation with the Registrar of Companies is valid for 30 days. If you do not complete the registration within that period, the name is released and may be taken by someone else. We recommend proceeding with registration immediately after your name is approved. See name search process.

Yes. We prepare employment contracts that comply with the Zimbabwe Labour Act (Chapter 28:01). Our employment contracts pack ($100) includes standard employee contracts and management-level contracts. Individual contracts can be customised for specific roles. See employment contracts.

NSSA is the National Social Security Authority. Every employer in Zimbabwe is required to register with NSSA and make monthly contributions for each employee. The current contribution rate is 4.5% from the employer and 4.5% from the employee. Failure to register is a criminal offence. We handle NSSA registration as part of our employment setup services. See NSSA registration.

Yes. Start at registercompany.co.zw/register. Company registration in Zimbabwe is now handled electronically by the Registrar of Companies, and we take care of the entire filing for you. The practical route is to register with us, pay online, and let us file electronically on your behalf. You do not need to visit our office or use the registry back-office yourself. The flat $150 includes the company-registration government filing fees.

No. The registration process is online from start to finish. You complete the form, pay online by card or mobile money, and we file electronically with the Registrar of Companies. We send your company documents digitally.

Company documents are now delivered digitally because the Registrar of Companies has moved to the electronic registry system. The old-style physical document pack is no longer the standard output. We email your Certificate of Incorporation and company documents once registration is approved.

Diaspora customers pay the same $150 company-registration price for a Pvt Ltd or PBC, with company-registration government filing fees included. If they do not have a Zimbabwe registered office address, they can add our registered office address service for $59/year. If they need a company secretary service, they can add it for $135/year. Tax Clearance Certificate application support is available for $49.

Getting started is simple: fill out our registration form, request a call, or message us on WhatsApp. Prepare at least three proposed company names and director/member details before you start.