A small filing in 2026 that could matter more than you think

With exactly ONE MONTH to go before the 20 April 2026 company re-registration deadline, now is the ideal time to ensure your company is compliant and avoid the inevitable last minute rush.

In terms of the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31] and the Companies and Other Business Entities (Re-Registration) Regulations, 2025, all companies and private business corporations (PBC’s) registered in Zimbabwe before 22 January 2024 are required to re-register.

This is not simply an administrative formality.

The purpose of the re-registration exercise is to establish a new and updated register of companies and private business corporations, and to remove entities that appear to be defunct. In practical terms, a company may be regarded as defunct if it has failed to submit statutory returns and notices to the Registrar and appears not to be actively conducting business.

Why This Matters

The effect of failing to re-register within the prescribed period is that the existing company or PBC will be struck off the register. Once struck off, the entity:

1. Will no longer be able to carry on business as a company or PBC; and
2. Would need to register afresh as a new company or PBC in order to continue operating.

What Should You Do Now?

If your entity was incorporated before 22 January 2024, it is important to:

• Confirm whether re-registration is required.
• Ensure all statutory returns are up to date.
• Prepare and lodge the re-registration documentation in good time.

Even if your company is active and compliant, re-registration is still mandatory.

We Can Assist

Our firm is currently assisting clients with the re-registration process to ensure compliance before the deadline.

If you would like us to handle your re-registration or simply confirm your company’s status, please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can secure your place ahead of the deadline.

A small filing today could prevent significant disruption tomorrow.

Reach out to us by 20 April, 2026 and we can regularise your company before it’s too late!