Incorporation Process
How to register your Zone Company in ZDFZ.
Prerequisites
Before starting the incorporation process, ensure you have:
- ✓ Digital Residency - At least one director must be a Digital Resident
- ✓ Company Name - 2-3 preferred names ready for approval
- ✓ Business Description - Summary of intended activities
- ✓ Shareholder Details - Information for all shareholders (must be Regulated Entities)
- ✓ Share Capital - Determined amount equal to total nominal value of shares
Step 1: Choose Company Category
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Select Your Structure
Choose the appropriate Zone Company category based on your shareholder count:
- Single Zone Company - 1 shareholder
- Start-up Zone Company - 2-5 shareholders
- Growth Zone Company - Up to 50 shareholders
- Global Business Zone Company - Unlimited shareholders (can issue Digital Assets)
Step 2: Name Approval
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Submit Your Company Name
Submit your preferred company name for approval by the Regulator. Provide 2-3 alternatives in case your first choice is unavailable.
Naming Guidelines:
- Name must be unique and not similar to existing registrations
- Cannot contain restricted words without authorization
- Must be approved by the Regulator
- Must be in English or include English transliteration
Step 3: Submit Application
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Complete Registration Through Zone OS
Provide all required information through the Zone OS portal. ZDFZ provides standard Memorandum and Articles of Association templates.
Company Details
- Company name
- Business activities
- Share Capital amount
- Share structure
People Details
- Directors (at least 1 Digital Resident)
- Shareholders (Regulated Entities only)
- Beneficial owners (25%+ ownership)
Step 4: Document Review
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Review & Sign Documents
Review the generated incorporation documents and sign electronically. Digital signatures are legally binding.
- • Memorandum & Articles of Association
- • Director consent forms
- • Shareholder register information
Step 5: Payment & Registration
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Pay & Receive Certificate
Complete payment of applicable fees and receive your official company documents.
Upon Registration, the Registrar Will:
- ✓ Register your Memorandum and Articles of Association
- ✓ Issue a Registration Certificate
- ✓ Assign a Registration number
- ✓ Enter your company name in the Registry
After Incorporation
Once your company is registered, you can:
- ✓ Open an Official Wallet to hold Share Capital and conduct transactions
- ✓ Enter into contracts through the Zone OS (contracts must be recorded to be valid)
- ✓ Issue invoices to Regulated Entities within and outside the Zone
- ✓ Hold shares in other companies and memberships in cooperatives
- ✓ Apply for licenses if required for regulated activities
Annual Requirements
To maintain your company in good standing:
- • Certify Accounting Records (prepared in accordance with IFRS)
- • Pay quarterly tax liabilities as assessed by the Registrar
- • Submit director/shareholder changes within 7 days
- • Submit share capital changes within 7 days