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The Ultimate Guide to Company Application Fees: What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Business
Namibia’s company application fees can be quite confusing to navigate. Here is an overview of the fees charged by the Registrar of Companies as at January 2020.
The fees charged by the Registrar of Companies in Namibia are divided into several categories. These categories include fees for the registration of companies, the reservation of names, the registration of special resolutions, the lodgement of documents, and other services provided by the Registrar. Below is a breakdown of the fees charged for each category:
Registration of Companies
- Certificate of Incorporation of a company having a share capital: N$150.00
- Registration of memorandum and articles of a company having a share capital: N$150.00 + N$7.50 for every thousand Namibian Dollars or part thereof
- Certificate of incorporation of a company not having a share capital: N$150.00
- Registration of memorandum and articles of a company not having a share capital: N$150.00
Company Application Fees For Reservation of Names
- Reservation of a name, shortened form of a name or a defensive name: N$75.00
- Extension of the period of the reservation of a name, shortened form of a name or defensive name: N$75.00
- Registration of a shortened form of a name: N$60.00
- Registration of a defensive name for two years: N$300.00
- Renewal of the registration of a defensive name: N$160.00
- Registration of a change of a name: N$60.00
- Registration of a change of a shortened form of a name: N$120.00
- Deregistration of a shortened form of a name: N$60.00
Company Application Fees For Registration of Special Resolutions
- Registration of a special resolution to approve the acquisition of shares issued by that company: N$120.00
Company Application Fees For Lodgement of Documents
- Increase of share capital for shares of a par value: N$10.00 for every thousand Namibian Dollars or part thereof
- Increase of share capital for shares with no par value: N$10.00 for every thousand shares or part thereof
- Statement of payment of commission on shares: N$20.00
- Lodgement of allotment of shares: N$20.00 + N$300.00 for late submissions or failure to lodge returns
- Return of allotments which have become void: N$20.00
- Application for extension of time: N$75.00
- Registration of an order by the Court: N$40.00
- Redeeming of redeemable preference shares: N$20.00
- Variation of rights in respect of shares of a company: N$20.00
- Notice of places where registers are kept: N$20.00
- Notice of Postal address and registered office of a company: N$40.00
It is important to note that the Company Application Fees listed above are subject to change. Additionally, there may be other Company Application Fees payable for additional services not listed above. It is always best to confirm the Company Application Fees payable directly with the Registrar of Companies before submitting any applications or documents.
Overall, the Company Application Fees charged by the Registrar of Companies in Namibia are relatively affordable and are designed to encourage entrepreneurship and business growth in the country. With a better understanding of the fees charged by the Registrar of Companies, entrepreneurs can make more informed decisions when starting or growing their businesses in Namibia.
Breaking Down the Cost of Registering a Business in Namibia: Everything You Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions About Company Application Fees
What is the fee for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation for a company with a share capital?
The fee for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation of a company having a share capital is not specified in the table.
What is the fee for registration of the memorandum and articles of a company with a share capital?
The fee for registration of the memorandum and articles of a company having a share capital is N$150.00.
Is there any additional Company Application Fees for the registration of memorandum and articles of a company with a share capital?
Yes, there is an additional fee, which varies based on the type of shares. For companies having a nominal share capital with shares of par value for each thousand Namibian Dollars or part thereof, the fee is N$7.50. For companies having shares of no-par value, the fee is also N$7.50 for each thousand shares or part thereof. For companies having both shares of par value and no-par value, the aggregate of the fees calculated as per paragraphs (b)(i) is payable.
What is the fee for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation for a company without a share capital?
The fee for obtaining a Certificate of Incorporation of a company not having a share capital is specified as CM3, but the actual fee is not mentioned in the table.
What is the fee for registering the memorandum and articles of a company not having a share capital?
The fee for registration of the memorandum and articles of a company not having a share capital is N$150.00.
What is the fee for reserving a name or a shortened form of a name for a company?
The fee for reserving a name, shortened form of a name, or a defensive name is N$75.00.
Are there any Company Application Fees for extending the period of the reservation of a name or a shortened form of a name?
Yes, the fee for extending the period of the reservation of a name, shortened form of a name, or a defensive name is N$75.00.
What is the fee for registering a shortened form of a name for a company?
The fee for registering a shortened form of a name for a company is N$60.00.
What is the fee for registering a defensive name for two years?
The fee for registering a defensive name for two years is N$300.00.
What is the fee for renewing the registration of a defensive name?
The fee for renewing the registration of a defensive name is N$160.00.
What is the fee for registering a change of a name for a company?
The fee for registering a change of a name for a company is N$60.00, but it must be lodged together with CM26 (Registration of a Special Resolution).
What is the fee for registering a change of a shortened form of a name for a company?
The fee for registering a change of a shortened form of a name for a company is N$120.00.
What is the fee for deregistering a shortened form of a name for a company?
The fee for deregistering a shortened form of a name for a company is N$60.00.
How much does it cost to increase the share capital of a company with no par value shares?
The fee for increasing the share capital for shares with no par value is N$10 for each thousand Namibian dollars or part thereof, calculated by multiplying the number by which the number of shares has been increased by the value of each certified share.
What is the fee for lodging an allotment of shares?
The fee for lodging an allotment of shares is N$20. Additional fees of N$300 are payable for late submissions or failure to lodge returns.
What is the fee for a return of allotments which have become void?
The fee for a return of allotments which have become void is N$20.
How much does it cost to apply for an extension of time?
The fee for an application for extension of time is N$75.
What is the fee for registering an order by the Court?
The fee for registering an order by the Court is N$40.
How much does it cost to redeem redeemable preference shares?
The fee for redeeming redeemable preference shares is N$20.
What is the fee for varying rights in respect of shares of a company?
The fee for varying rights in respect of shares of a company is N$20.
How much does it cost to submit a notice of places where registers are kept?
The fee for submitting a notice of places where registers are kept is N$20.
What is the fee for submitting a notice of Postal address and registered office of a company?
The fee for submitting a notice of Postal address and registered office of a company is N$120.
