Trade Name Registration

A company may choose to trade using a name other than its registered name in conducting business in Zimbabwe; this is called a trade name or assumed name. The new Companies and Other Businesses Act Chapter (24:31) requires that companies register their trade names. We offer a professional service for clients who wish to register their trade name, including the filing of the Companies Registry forms and all other paperwork necessary to keep your company records up-to-date and compliant.

What’s included in our price?

A notification to the registrar of the intention to use a trade name.
Companies Registry fees.
Minutes: Companies are required by the Companies and Other Business Entities act [Chapter 24:31] to maintain minutes of all meetings of the directors, and for these to be available for inspection by any director. The director(s) should pass minutes to agree on the use of a trade name.
Certificate of assumed name.

How it works:

You place an order by calling, texting or WhatsApp (+263) 783395103 or call (+263)86644290700.
You provide your company name and/or company number and we will conduct a file search and statutory report.
You provide 3-5 proposed trade names and you make payment.
We will conduct a name search to determine the availability of the proposed trade name(s) and the name search results will be available within 24 working hours.
You will receive trade name registration signing forms in 1-2 working days by email, including the meeting minutes and the special resolution or you can sign at our office.
We will file the documents for trade name registration, and the trade name should be registered within 7-9 working days (however, this is dependent on Companies House workload and may take longer).
You will then receive a Certificate of Assumed name.

Please note:

Prices do not include updating the company’s outstanding annual returns and share capital re-denomination.