Why this matters
The Companies and Other Business Entities Act requires every company to keep proper records and file annual returns. Skip them and your company can be struck off — which kills your contracts, tenders and bank account overnight.
What to expect
1. Registration (new companies)
Name reservation, CR6 and CR14 preparation, filing with the Registrar, and collection of your Certificate of Incorporation. Usually 7–14 working days.
2. Post-registration setup
ZIMRA BP number, PAYE and VAT registration if needed, NSSA registration, bank account pack, and share certificates.
3. Ongoing secretarial
Annual returns, changes to directors or shareholders, resolutions, minute books — all handled and stored safely in your portal.
What you provide
- Certified IDs for directors and shareholders
- Three proposed company names (in order of preference)
- Registered office address (with proof)
- How you want to split the shares
New company: 2–3 weeks. Ongoing filings: as they come up, tracked in a shared compliance calendar.
- Certificate of Incorporation, CR14, CR6
- Share certificates and register
- ZIMRA BP letter, NSSA registration
- Digital minute book
Real example
They needed the company registered fast to sign a supply contract with a mine.
Name reserved in 48 hours. CR14 issued in 9 working days. Bank account opened in week 3. Contract signed on time.
Jargon buster
- CR14
- The official form that lists your directors and registered office.
- CR6
- The form that lists your shareholders and their shares.
- BP number
- Business Partner number — your unique ZIMRA reference.