Annual return and beneficial ownership filing cost in Zimbabwe
Short answer
Amashad files your annual return with the Registrar of Companies for $95 per year. The fee includes the beneficial ownership declaration required under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], the members or securities register update, and all Registrar lodgement fees.
Every registered PBC and company in Zimbabwe must lodge an annual return. Missing it is the single most common reason a business discovers, mid-tender or mid-bank-application, that it is no longer in good standing — and deregistration for persistent default is a real risk.
Since the beneficial ownership regime came into force, the return is no longer a formality: you must also declare the natural persons who ultimately own or control the entity.
Full cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual return filing (all-inclusive) | $95 | Per year, per entity |
| Beneficial ownership declaration | Included | Statutory requirement |
| Members / securities register update | Included | Kept current with the Registrar |
| Registrar lodgement fees | Included | Paid on your behalf |
| Late filing penalties | Varies | Levied by the Registrar for overdue years |
| Catch-up filings for prior years | $95 per year | We can file several years at once |
What the price includes
- Annual return prepared and lodged with the Registrar
- Beneficial ownership declaration for every controlling natural person
- Securities or members register brought up to date
- All Registrar lodgement fees
- Digital confirmation of filing stored in your dashboard
What costs extra
- Registrar penalties on overdue years
- Restoration of a deregistered entity
- Audited financial statements
- Changes of directors or registered office (filed separately)
Turnaround: 3 – 5 working days per filing.
Frequently asked questions
- How often must a Zimbabwean company file an annual return?
- Once every year. The due date is tied to your anniversary of incorporation, and the return must be lodged with the Registrar of Companies.
- What happens if I never filed annual returns?
- Penalties accrue and the Registrar can ultimately strike the entity off the register. We can file several outstanding years together to bring you back into good standing.
- What is a beneficial owner?
- The natural person who ultimately owns or controls the entity, directly or indirectly, including through shareholding, voting rights or the right to appoint directors.
- Do dormant companies still file?
- Yes. The obligation applies whether or not the entity traded during the year.