Private Business Corporation

A simpler, member-managed business. One person is enough.

$150one-off

This is a new company, so names are required. Give us at least three, in order of preference. We search them and reserve the first available.

What you get

  • Name search and reservation
  • Founding details prepared for filing
  • Electronic filing with the Registrar of Companies
  • Certificate of Incorporation and filed documents delivered digitally

What we’ll ask you for

Company names
Three names in order of preference (up to five), and a short description of what the business will do.
Members
Full legal name, date of birth, ID or passport number, nationality, contact details and residential address for each member.
Ownership
Each member's percentage interest. Together they must add up to 100%.
Registered office
A physical address in Zimbabwe, or use ours.

Good to know

  • A PBC has one to twenty members, and every member must be an individual, not a company.
  • Ownership is recorded as each member's percentage interest. A PBC does not issue shares.
  • No company secretary is required.
  • A PBC cannot issue debentures or list on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
  • The registered office must be a physical address in Zimbabwe.

Based on the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31]. We confirm the current position before we file.

How it works

  1. 1

    Fill in the form

    Names, people and ownership details. Takes a few minutes.

  2. 2

    We check and confirm

    We search your names, reserve the first available one, confirm your checklist and send payment instructions.

  3. 3

    We file and deliver

    We submit to the Registrar and send your certificate and documents digitally.

Questions

Can one person register a PBC?

Yes. A PBC can have a single member.

Pvt Ltd or PBC?

Choose a Pvt Ltd if you want shares, outside investors or a more formal structure. Choose a PBC for a simple, owner-run business with less paperwork.

Can I change to a Pvt Ltd later?

Many owners convert a PBC to a Pvt Ltd as the business grows. Ask us how when you are ready.

Do I need a company secretary?

No. That is one of the main differences from a Pvt Ltd.