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What is a shelf company?

A shelf company, also known as a ready-made company or off the shelf company, is a corporate legal entity that has been registered with the Companies Registry and has a Certificate of Incorporation and all other company registration documents but has never been operational. The company is registered and left to age and is for sale to investors or entrepreneurs who want to get a registered company to carry out business activities as soon as possible.

What are the advantages of purchasing a shelf company in Zimbabwe?

Easy and quick process – Shelf companies are already registered with the Companies Registry. Therefore, the process of getting the company is faster than registering a new company. The registration of a new company may take 2 weeks or more while a shelf company’s process can take from 24 working days.

No incorporation processes – An incorporation process is always needed when you want to set up a company, you need to prepare and submit required documents and it can take a while for the process to be completed. You do not need to worry about the incorporation process for shelf companies as the company is already incorporated and to own a shelf company, you only need to pay necessary fees, then you can start trading.

Immediate business operations – Since the company has completed all the necessary requirements, the business owner can commence their business within 24 hours.

Business longevity – As shelf companies are left to age, it provides credibility to new owners as the company has already been incorporated and has an older company registration date. Most shelf companies are about one year or older, and this can attract more customers and increase their confidence when engaging in business with your company.

What company type are your shelf companies?

Our shelf companies are Companies Limited by Shares also known as Private Limited Companies (PLC’s) which are the majority of companies registered in Zimbabwe. PLC’s are used to conduct normal commercial business with the purpose of the owners (shareholders) making a profit, whilst providing limited liability protection should the company hit financial problems.

How do I buy your shelf companies?

The registration process for a shelf company in Zimbabwe is rather straightforward. It has no real incorporation actions and takes from 24 hours to transfer the ownership and 24 working hours to change the company directors and addresses. Listed below are the steps of purchasing a shelf company in Zimbabwe:

• Choose your prefered shelf company from our shelflist
• Make an order
• Provide director, shareholder and other company information
• Make payment
• Receive documents

You can find more information on the step by step procedure to buying a shelf company.

How much does it cost to buy a shelf company?

Our shelf company packages start fom USD220.00. 

What shelf company package should I choose?

The choice of package will depend on your needs. If you need a tax clearance you can choose the standard package, if you need a trade name then the executive package and if you need to change the shelf company name then the premium package.

Are trade names now being registered?

Yes, trade name are now being registered with the Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property (DCIP) the registrar of Companies in Zimbabwe. After you register you will receive a certificate of assumed name as proof of a registered trade name.

Can I change the name of my shelf company?

Yes the name of your shelf company can be changed easily either on the point of purchase or later on.

How long does it take to buy a shelf company?

It will take about 5 minutes to provide the information we need for your shelf company. We will prepare the share transfer and share certificates which will be available as you wait and you can collect the company documents. The other changes usually take 24 working hours. Please note, this timescale is subject to the Companies Registry workload on the day and it can sometimes take longer.

What information do I need to provide to buy a shelf company?

1. Company addresses
2. Shareholder information
3. Company directors information

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What documents do I receive when I purchase a shelf company?

You will receive a certificate of incorporation, CR 5, CR 6, memorandum & articles of association, share transfer certificates and share certificates. You will also get a tax clearance, certificate of trade name, certificate of name change or an updated set of memorandum & articles of association depending on the shelf company package you choose.

When can I start trading with my shelf company?

As soon as we have received your Shelf Company order we will contact you to obtain details of the new company directors, shareholders and addresses. Once the changes have been made to the Shelf Company we will prepare the new documentation showing the new and previous owners. We aim to get the Shelf Company documents sent to you the same day that you place your order, and the changes from 24 working hours subject to the Companies Registry workload.

As soon as the company has been transferred to the new owner you can begin trading with the company.

What additional services do you offer?

We provide full assistance throughout the process of ordering your company and we can also provide ongoing assistance with any additional additional filings. We also assist with the annual filing requirements including the filing of annual returns and declaration of annual general meetings. All shelf companies that we have for sale have never traded and have remained dormant since their incorporation date, therefore you can be assured that all our Shelf Companies are clean and debt free.

We have a wide variety of services available for you to purchase with your Shelf Company. The main services we can provide with our Shelf Companies are:

• Tax clearance
• Trade name registration
• Change of Company Name

Can I resell my company to you if I don’t trade with it?

Yes, we have a buy back guarntee policy!!! If you buy a shelf company from us and decide not to trade with it and you nolonger need it, SCFS can buy back the company however terms and conditions apply.

Do you offer support after I purchase a shelf company?

We provide support for all customers through phone, WhatsApp or email during the lifetime of their companies. 

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