Company Formation
Incorporate your business in the Zanzibar Digital Free Zone.
Company Types
ZDFZ offers two main company structures to accommodate different business needs:
Free Zone Company (FZCO)
Standard company structure for most businesses. Ideal for single founders or small teams.
- ✓ Minimum 1 shareholder
- ✓ Minimum 1 director
- ✓ No minimum capital
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership
Free Zone LLC (FZLLC)
Limited liability company with flexible member structure. Best for partnerships and joint ventures.
- ✓ Minimum 2 members
- ✓ Flexible profit sharing
- ✓ No minimum capital
- ✓ Pass-through taxation
Why Incorporate in ZDFZ?
0% Corporate Tax
For qualifying free zone companies
5-7 Day Setup
Fast digital incorporation
100% Remote
No physical presence required
Privacy
Non-public shareholder register
No Min. Capital
Start with any amount
Banking Access
Open business accounts
Requirements
To incorporate a company in ZDFZ, you need:
- ✓ Digital Residency - At least one director must be a digital resident
- ✓ Company Name - Unique name not already registered
- ✓ Business Description - Description of intended activities
- ✓ Shareholder Details - Information for all shareholders
- ✓ Director Details - At least one director who is a digital resident
Company Formation Fees
| Fee Type | FZCO | FZLLC |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $750 | $1,000 |
| Annual License Fee | $500 | $750 |
| Registered Address | Included | Included |
| Company Secretary | Included | Included |
Incorporation Process
Submit Application
Complete the company registration form with all required details.
Name Approval
Company name is checked for availability and compliance.
Document Review
Articles of incorporation and other documents are reviewed.
Company Registration
Company is officially registered and certificate issued.