Companies Registry form

CR26 — Annual return of a foreign company

Form CR26 is used for annual return of a foreign company with the Zimbabwe Companies Registry.

About this form

CR26 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 241(8) 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.

Information the form captures

  • Foreign company
  • Return particulars
  • Declaration
  • Additional information

Documents to attach

  • Latest financial statements of the foreign company

How to file CR26 online

  1. Create an account or sign in to Partzile Compliance Hub.
  2. Start a statutory return and select CR26.
  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.

Frequently asked questions

What is form CR26 used for?
CR26 is the Zimbabwe Companies Registry form for annual return of a foreign company. It is one of the statutory forms prescribed under S.I. 46 of 2020.
Can I complete CR26 online?
Yes. Partzile Compliance Hub provides a tailored online version of CR26, generates a draft PDF for your review, and a compliance officer lodges the filing with the Registry.
What does filing CR26 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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File CR26 online

Complete the online form, pay the fee and let a compliance officer lodge it with the Registry.

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