How to Register a Company in Zimbabwe
To register a company in Zimbabwe, you complete a name search, prepare your Memorandum and Articles of Association together with 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), the 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, with 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
≈ $150
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
$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
$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
$550
Diaspora Package
Full remote registration including the notarised Power of Attorney process
Full Business Registration Package
≈ $450
$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 competitive advantage and your leverage as an SME.
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Practical guides to help you register, comply and trade in Zimbabwe. More guides will be added here soon.
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