Changes
Company Secretary Changes in Zimbabwe
The company secretary keeps a company's statutory records in order — and changes to that office must be notified.
Last updated: 2026-08-06
What the company secretary does
- Maintains statutory registers and company records
- Ensures filings are made on time
- Keeps minutes and resolutions in order
- Acts as a point of contact for statutory correspondence
When a filing is required
- A company secretary is appointed
- The serving secretary resigns or is replaced
- The secretary's name, address or contact details change
Information and documents
- Full name, identity details, date of birth and residential address
- Effective date of the appointment or cessation
- Board resolution approving the change
- Consent to act, or letter of resignation
- Identity document of the incoming secretary
Frequently asked questions
- Can a director also serve as secretary?
- Whether both offices can be held by the same person depends on your company's circumstances — check with your compliance officer before filing.
- Can a firm be the company secretary?
- A professional firm can be appointed in many cases; supply the firm's registration particulars when filing.
- What if the office is vacant?
- Fill the vacancy and notify the appointment so the company's statutory record remains complete.
Let Partzile handle the filing
Complete guided online forms and a compliance officer lodges everything with the Companies Registry.
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Partzile Compliance Hub is operated by Partzile (Pvt) Ltd, an independent private service provider. It is not the Companies and Intellectual Property Office, the Companies Registry or any organ of the Government of Zimbabwe. Information on this page is general information about company compliance processes and is not legal advice — for advice on your specific circumstances, consult a legal practitioner.