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What is the company registry in Zanzibar?
Zanzibar Business and Property Registration Agency (BPRA)
2nd Floor | Sheria House, Mazizini , Zanzibar
About Zanzibar
The Zanzibar Companies Registry is located in Zanzibar City.
Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. The main language of Zanzibar is Swahili which is spoken by 89% of the population with other languages such as Arabic and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). The population of Zanzibar is over 1.88 million.
Zanzibar Economy
The Real GDP in Zanzibar is in the region of $3.75 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,500. Zanzibar economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Zanzibar are garments, footwear, iron alloys, electricity and crude petroleum.
Zanzibar Certificate of Incorporation
The Zanzibar Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Zanzibar Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Zanzibar company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Zanzibar register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Zanzibar customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Zanzibar Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Zanzibar the relevant laws are:
Zanzibar Companies Regulations 2017
Zanzibar Companies Act 2013
What information is free to view at Zanzibar Company Registry?
No public data available in Zanzibar at registry for free
Do you need to register / sign up at the Zanzibar Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Zanzibar register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Zanzibar
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Zanzibar.
Types of Companies in Zanzibar
Businesses in Zanzibar can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Kampuni binafsi (Private Companies Zanzibar)
Kampuni za Umma (Public Companies Zanzibar)
Kampuni zenye ukomo wa dhima (Limited Liability Companies Zanzibar)
Kampuni zisizokuwa na ukomo (Unlimited Companies Zanzibar)
Kampuni za kigeni (Foreign Companies Zanzibar)
Other Zanzibar Company Registry Services
Zanzibar Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Zanzibar NGO's Registration
Zanzibar Intellectual Property Registration
Zanzibar Co-Operative Registration
Can you order a Zanzibar Apostille Certificate?
No, Zanzibar has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Zanzibar has not agreed to this Zanzibar company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Zanzibar Company Registry?
The Zanzibar Company Register is in English language only.
Zanzibar Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Zanzibar. Our local partner is based in Dar es Salaam which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Zanzibar including Zanaibar City, Nungwi and Jambiani. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Zanzibar Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Zanzibar Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Zanzibar. Our specialist Zanzibar skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Zanzibar Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Zanzibar Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Zanzibar. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Zanzibar Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Zanzibar?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Zanzibar?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Zanzibar?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.