How do I deregister a Business name?
You will need to submit BN Form XIII – Notice of Cessation of Business must be lodged in duplicate. When doing so an applicant must ensure
- The Business Name must be compliant with Annual returns
- The Business Name should not have already been canceled from the register
How much will this cost me?
- BN Form XIII – K83.00
What forms will be required of me?
BN Form XIII
How do I deregister a Local company?
An application for company de-registration (Companies Form 44) is filed to the Registrar under section 318 of the Companies Act No. 10 of 2017 by members of a company. The purpose of this form is to request the Registrar to struck-off a company from the register for being dormant or defunct. Upon receipt of the Company’s Form 44, the Registrar will cause it to be published in the Gazette or in a daily newspaper of general circulation in Zambia or other media notice of intention to deregister the company as requested.
What do I need to do?
A prescribed form must be filled in duplicate and signed by the directors of the company declaring that the company has resolved to de-register under section 318 of the Companies Act of 2017.
What forms will be required?
Companies Form 44 – Application for Company Deregistration
Does this process require additional documents?
- Special resolution
- Summary of accounts
- Statutory declaration by two or more directors
- Surrender of certificates