CR16 — Beneficial ownership declaration

CR16 is one of the statutory forms prescribed under S.I. 46 of 2020 (the Companies and Other Business Entities (Pre-Formation and Post-Formation Formalities) Regulations), made under the Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31].

Statutory reference: Section 220 of the Act.

On Partzile Compliance Hub you complete a tailored online version of this form. The platform generates a draft PDF for you to check before a compliance officer reviews and lodges the filing.

• Entity
• Beneficial owners
• Declaration
• Additional information

• Copy of ID / passport for each beneficial owner (required)
• Proof of residential address

1. Create an account or sign in to Partzile Compliance Hub.
2. Start a statutory return and select CR16.
3. Complete the guided online form and review the generated draft.
4. Upload any supporting documents and add notes for your compliance officer.
5. Pay the fee — payment finalises the submission.
6. Your officer reviews, lodges the form and uploads the issued documents.

What is form CR16 used for?

CR16 is the Zimbabwe Companies Registry form for beneficial ownership declaration. It is one of the statutory forms prescribed under S.I. 46 of 2020.

Can I complete CR16 online?

Yes. Partzile Compliance Hub provides a tailored online version of CR16, generates a draft PDF for your review, and a compliance officer lodges the filing with the Registry.

What does filing CR16 cost?

Partzile's service fee for each statutory return is shown in your dashboard before you pay. Registry charges are quoted separately.

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