How much does it cost to register a company in Zimbabwe?
Short answer
Registering a company in Zimbabwe through Amashad costs $120 for a Private Business Corporation (PBC) and $150 for a Private Limited Company (PLC). Both prices are all-inclusive — name search, Registrar lodgement fees, CR6 and CR14 preparation and your Certificate of Incorporation are covered. Optional add-ons such as ZIMRA tax registration ($60), NSSA employer registration ($45) and a company profile ($50) are priced separately.
The honest answer most Zimbabwean founders never get is that there are two costs: what the Registrar of Companies charges, and what an agent charges to prepare and lodge the paperwork correctly. Quotes that look cheap usually exclude one of them, then invoice you again when the file is rejected.
Amashad quotes one all-inclusive figure per entity type. The table below shows exactly what sits inside that figure, and what genuinely costs extra.
Full cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Private Business Corporation (PBC) | $120 | Best for sole traders and small partnerships |
| Private Limited Company (PLC) | $150 | Best for tenders, investors and multiple shareholders |
| Name search & reservation | Included | Up to 5 proposed names lodged with the Registrar |
| CR6 registered office notice | Included | Prepared and lodged for you |
| CR14 directors / members notice | Included | Prepared and lodged for you |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Included | Delivered digitally to your dashboard |
| ZIMRA tax registration (BP number) | $60 | Optional — required before you invoice or import |
| NSSA employer registration | $45 | Optional — required once you hire your first employee |
| Company profile PDF | $50 | Optional — tender, bank and client ready |
What the price includes
- Name search of up to 5 proposed names with the Registrar
- All Registrar of Companies lodgement fees for the entity type you choose
- Preparation of CR6 (registered office) and CR14 (directors/members)
- Memorandum and Articles / PBC incorporation statement
- Certificate of Incorporation issued under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31]
- Digital copies stored in your Amashad dashboard for re-download
What costs extra
- ZIMRA tax registration and tax clearance (priced separately)
- NSSA employer registration
- Sector licences (liquor, mining, transport, health, financial services)
- Bank account opening support
- Annual returns in subsequent years
Turnaround: 5 – 10 working days from the moment your documents are complete.
Frequently asked questions
- Is $120 the total cost to register a PBC in Zimbabwe?
- Yes. The $120 PBC price covers the name search, all Registrar lodgement fees, CR6 and CR14 preparation and the Certificate of Incorporation. Nothing further is charged for the registration itself.
- Why is a Private Limited Company more expensive than a PBC?
- A PLC requires a Memorandum and Articles of Association, share capital details and a shareholder register, which means more documents and a higher Registrar lodgement fee. That is why it is $150 against $120 for a PBC.
- Are there ongoing costs after registration?
- Yes. Every registered entity must file an annual return with the Registrar together with a beneficial ownership declaration. Amashad files both for $95 per year.
- Can I pay in Zimbabwe dollars?
- Our prices are quoted and settled in United States dollars, which is how Registrar and agency fees are most commonly transacted.
- Do I need to travel to Harare to register?
- No. The entire process is online. We serve founders in Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru, Masvingo, Victoria Falls and every other town in Zimbabwe without an office visit.