PBC Registration in Zimbabwe

• Members hold percentage interests instead of shares
• No separate company secretary and board structure is required in the same way
• Administration and record-keeping are generally simpler
• It is still a registered entity with statutory filing obligations

• Up to five proposed names for a name search
• Full particulars of each member, including date of birth and residential address
• Each member's contribution and percentage interest
• The principal place of business and registered address
• The nature of the business

1. Submit a name search and pay the search fee
2. Capture member particulars, contributions and interests
3. Upload identity and address documents
4. Officer review, payment and lodgement

A PBC must keep its record current and meet its statutory filing obligations, including periodic returns and notifications of changes in membership or address.

Is a PBC cheaper to run?

Its simpler structure usually means less administration, though statutory filings and fees still apply.

Can a PBC have one member?

Membership requirements depend on your circumstances — your compliance officer will confirm before filing.

Can a PBC become a company?

Conversions between entity types are provided for; ask a compliance officer about the process.