Regulatory update – Zimbabwe

The statutory deadline is 20 April 2026. Failure to comply results in automatic deregistration by operation of law, without prior notice.

The re-registration requirement is grounded in the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31], as implemented through Statutory Instrument 108 of 2025 and Section 303 of the Act, and forms part of the transition from the repealed paper-based Companies Act and Private Business Corporations Act to an electronic registry system.

As re-registration is a mandatory statutory exercise with direct implications for corporate capacity, banking access, and regulatory compliance, lawyers advising Zimbabwean entities should ensure timely re-registration to preserve legal continuity.

Entities Required to Re-Register

The obligation applies to all entities registered before the electronic registry system, including:

• Private Limited Companies
• Public Companies
• Private Business Corporations (PBCs)
• Non-Profit Organisations (Trusts, NGOs)
• Foreign companies operating in Zimbabwe
• Dormant or non-trading entities 

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to re-register will result in:

• Automatic deregistration and removal from the Companies Register
• Loss of legal personality
• Inability to conduct business or enter contracts
• Disqualification from tenders and regulatory filings
• Restriction or freezing of bank accounts

Key Steps for Re-Registration

• Gather required documents:
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Current CR6 and CR14 (or equivalents)
  • Certified IDs of directors/shareholders
  • Constitution or Memorandum & Articles
  • Proof of address
• Access the official electronic Companies Registry portal
• Create or validate the company’s digital profile
• Complete the online application
• Upload certified supporting documents
• Pay the prescribed fee
• Await electronic confirmation and issuance of a new registration certificate