PBC registration cost in Zimbabwe
Short answer
Registering a Private Business Corporation (PBC) in Zimbabwe costs $120 through Amashad. That single fee includes the name search of up to five proposed names, all Registrar of Companies lodgement fees, the CR6 and CR14 notices and your Certificate of Incorporation delivered digitally.
A Private Business Corporation is the lightest registered entity in Zimbabwe. It suits sole traders, family businesses and small partnerships that want a legal identity, a bank account and the ability to invoice formally without the governance burden of a full company.
Because a PBC has members instead of shareholders and a shorter incorporation statement, it is both cheaper and faster to register than a Private Limited Company.
Full cost breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PBC registration (all-inclusive) | $120 | One payment, no follow-up invoices |
| Name search — 5 proposed names | Included | Improves your odds of a first-round approval |
| Registrar lodgement fees | Included | Paid on your behalf |
| CR6 & CR14 preparation | Included | Registered office and members |
| Certificate of Incorporation | Included | Digital copy in your dashboard |
| ZIMRA BP number | $60 | Optional add-on |
| Annual return (each year after) | $95 | Includes beneficial ownership declaration |
What the price includes
- Five proposed names lodged for search with the Registrar
- Incorporation statement drafted for your members
- CR6 registered office notice
- CR14 members and controlling officers notice
- All Registrar lodgement fees
- Certificate of Incorporation stored in your dashboard
What costs extra
- ZIMRA registration
- NSSA employer registration
- Sector-specific licences
- Bank account opening
Turnaround: 5 – 10 working days once your certified IDs and proof of address are uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a PBC cheaper to run than a company?
- Yes. A PBC has lighter statutory requirements, fewer officers to maintain and a simpler annual return, so both registration and ongoing compliance cost less.
- How many members can a PBC have?
- A Private Business Corporation may have between one and twenty members, all of whom must be natural persons.
- Can a PBC bid for government tenders?
- Yes, provided it is registered with PRAZ and holds a valid ITF263 tax clearance. Many buyers, however, prefer a Private Limited Company for larger contracts.
- Can I convert a PBC into a Private Limited Company later?
- Yes. Conversion is possible under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], and we can prepare the conversion paperwork when you outgrow the PBC structure.