COMPANIES RE-REGISTRATION: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
INDEX TO SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION
Companies Re-registration Regulations
COMPANIES RE-REGISTRATION REGULATIONS
(section 9)
(3rd June, 2019)
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS
REGULATION
2. Application for re-registration of a close company
3. Application for re-registration of an external company
4. Application for re-registration of a company limited by guarantee
5. Application for re-registration of a public or private company
6. Application for re-registration of a foreign company
7. Certificate of incorporation
8. Revocation of S.I. 68 of 2019
SCHEDULES
S.I. 70, 2019.
These Regulations may be cited as the Companies Re-registration Regulations.
2. Application for re-registration of a close company
(1) An applicant shall apply to the Registrar for re-registration of a close company in the re-registration of a close company Form as set out in Schedule 1 and upon payment of a fee as set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Where, after consideration of an application under subregulation (1), the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with, he or she shall issue a new certificate of incorporation as set out in Schedule 2.
3. Application for re-registration of an external company
(1) An applicant shall apply to the Registrar for re-registration of an external company in the re-registration of an external company Form as set out in Schedule 1 and upon payment of a fee as set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Where, after consideration of an application under subregulation (1), the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with, he or she shall issue a certificate of registration as set out in Schedule 2.
4. Application for re-registration of a company limited by guarantee
(1) An applicant shall apply to the Registrar for re-registration of a company limited by guarantee in the re-registration of a company limited by guarantee Form as set out in Schedule 1 and upon payment of a fee as set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Where, after consideration of an application under subregulation (1), the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with, he or she shall issue a certificate of incorporation as set out in Schedule 2.
5. Application for re-registration of a public or private company
(1) An applicant shall apply to the Registrar for re-registration of a public or private company in the re-registration of a public or private company Form as set out in Schedule 1 and upon payment of a fee as set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Where, after consideration of an application under subregulation (1), the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with, he or she shall issue a certificate of incorporation as set out in Schedule 2.
6. Application for re-registration of a foreign company
(1) An applicant shall apply to the Registrar for the re-registration of a foreign company as set out in Schedule 1 and upon payment of a fee as set out in Schedule 3.
(2) Where, after consideration of an application under subregulation (1), the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with and having entered particulars in the companies register in terms of section 21(1) of the Companies Act (Cap. 42:01), he or she shall issue a certificate of registration as set out in Schedule 2.
7. Certificate of incorporation
Where, after consideration of an application under these Regulations the Registrar is satisfied that all requirements of the Act have been duly complied with, and having entered particulars in the companies register in terms of section 22 of the Companies Act, he or she shall issue a certificate of incorporation as set out in Schedule 2.
8. Revocation of S.I. No.68 of 2019
S.I. No. 68 of 2019 is hereby revoked.
SCHEDULE 1
FORM A
APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF A CLOSE COMPANY
(reg. 2)
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1. COMPANY CONSTITUTION(Tick
where applicable)
The company will have a constitution on re-registration or
The company will not have a constitution on re-registration
2. DETAILS OF COMPANY:
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Registered Office: |
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Postal Address & Contact Number: |
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(Postal address to which communications from the Registrar may be sent) |
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Annual Return Reminders: The Registrar will send courtesy reminders to the company |
Mobile Number: |
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Email Address: |
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Principal Place of |
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3. MEMBER DETAILSProvide this information in the prescribed format for every member of the company. The following persons are the members of the company:
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
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Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
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Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
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Residential address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
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Residential address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
4. BENEFICIAL OWNERProvide this information only where the company has a beneficial owner and that beneficial owner is not a member of the company.Name:
Postal Address:Provide this information in the prescribed format for every member of the company. The following person is the Accounting Officer of the company:(Complete this information if the Accounting Officer is an individual)
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Complete this information if the Accounting Officer is a ‘body corporate’ |
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Company Name: |
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Postal Address: |
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*In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
5. ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTSThe following documents must accompany this form:(Tick
in the appropriate box where applicable)
If the company has a constitution, a document certified as the company’s constitution.
If the member or accounting officer is a non-Botswana citizen, a certified copy of their passport. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
6. BUSINESS ACTIVITY(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)
I confirm that the proposed company is not being established for or will carry on the business of banking or insurance.
7. DECLARATION(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm this information)
I confirm each member and accounting officer has signed a consent form to act as a member or accounting officer. The consent form is held at the proposed company’s registered office and the Registrar may request to view this consent form at any time.
I confirm I am either a member of this company or a person authorised to complete this application on their behalf, and have all necessary enquiries to ensure that the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that knowingly making a false statement or a misleading representation or omission is an offence under section 496 of the Companies Act.
Signed by …………………………………..Signature …………………………………..Date ……………..
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Telephone Number: |
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FORM B
APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF AN EXTERNAL COMPANY
(reg. 3)
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Name of company ……………………………. |
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Company number …………………………….. |
Country in which company is incorporated ………………………………………………………..
1. COMPANY CONSTITUTION(Tick
where applicable)
2. DETAILS OF COMPANY:
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Registered Office: |
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Postal Address & Contact |
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Annual Return Reminders: The Registrar will send courtesy reminders to the company. |
Mobile Telephone Number: |
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Principal Place of |
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3. AUTHORISED AGENTThe following person is authorised to accept service in Botswana of documents on behalf of the company.
(Complete this information if the agent is an individual)
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*Identity Number: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
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Nationality: |
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Date of Birth: |
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Mobile Telephone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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(Complete this information if the agent is a ‘body corporate’) |
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Company Name: |
Registered Office Address: |
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Registration Number: |
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Name of Representative: |
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Phone Number: |
Postal Address: |
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Email Address: |
Date of Appointment: |
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*In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
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4. DIRECTORS |
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Provide this information in the prescribed format for every director of the company. The following persons are the directors of the company: |
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Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
Postal Address: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name: |
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5. SHAREHOLDERSProvide this information in the prescribed format for every shareholder of the company. The following persons are the shareholders of the company:Complete this information if the shareholder is an individual*Identity Number:
(*Passport Number applicable to non-citizens only)Residential Address:First, Middle & Last Name:
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Telephone Number:
Email Address:Postal Address:Identity Number:
(*Passport Number applicable to non-citizens only)Residential Address:First, Middle & Last Name:
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Telephone Number:
Email Address:Postal Address:Identity Number:
(*Passport Number applicable to non-citizens only)Residential Address:First, Middle & Last Name:
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Telephone Number:
Email Address:Postal Address:
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Complete this information if the shareholder is a ‘body corporate’ |
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Company Name: |
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Number of Shares Allocated: |
Postal Address: |
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Shares Jointly Held: |
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Nominee Shareholder: |
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Beneficial Owner: |
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Company Name: |
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Number of Shares Allocated: |
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Shares Jointly Held: |
Postal Address: |
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Nominee Shareholder: |
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Beneficial Owner: |
Date of Appointment: |
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Company Name: |
Registered Office Address: |
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Postal Address: |
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Shares Jointly Held: |
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Nominee Shareholder: |
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Beneficial Owner: |
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In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
6. BENEFICIAL OWNERProvide this information only where the company has a beneficial owner and the beneficial owner is not a shareholder of the company.Name:Postal Address:
7. AUDITORThe following person is the auditor of the company:(Complete this information if the auditor is an individual)
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Date of Appointment: |
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In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
8. ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)The following documents must accompany this form:
(a) A duly authenticated copy of the certificate of its incorporation or registration in its place of incorporation or origin.
(b) Articles or other instrument constituting or defining its constitution. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
(c) If the director, shareholder, agent or auditor is a non-Botswana citizen, a certified copy of their passport. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
(d) A Certificate of Good Standing. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
9. DECLARATION
(Tick
to confirm this information)
I confirm I am either a director of this company or a person authorised to complete this application on their behalf, and have all necessary enquiries to ensure that the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that knowingly making a false statement or a misleading representation or omission is an offence under section 496 of the Companies Act.
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Signature ………………………………………… Date …………………………. |
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Completed by: |
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*Identity Number: |
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(For non-citizens Passport Number) |
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Postal Address: |
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Telephone Number: |
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Mobile Telephone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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FORM C
APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
(reg. 4)
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Name of company …………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
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Company number ……………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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Type of Company: |
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If the company is a private, please indicate whether it is a non-exempt company or an exempt company. |
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Note: A private company shall qualify as an exempt private company if-
(a) its total assets are less than P5 000 000 in the preceding financial year; and
(b) its annual turnover is less than P10 000 000 in the preceding financial year.
1. COMPANY CONSTITUTION
(Tick
in the appropriate box)
The company must have a constitution on re-registration
2. DETAILS OF PROPOSED COMPANY:
Business Activities:
Commerce
Art
Science
Religion
Charity
Other
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(Please specify)
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Registered Office: |
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Ward/Street/Location: |
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City/Town/Village |
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Postal Address & Contact Number: |
Address: |
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Annual Return Reminders: |
Mobile Telephone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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Principal Place of Business: |
Plot Number: |
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Ward/Street/Location: |
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Address for Records: |
Plot Number: |
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Ward/Street/Location: |
3. DIRECTORSProvide this information in the prescribed format for every director of the proposed company.The following persons are the directors of the proposed company:
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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You must have at least one director resident in Botswana and public companies must have a minimum of two directors. |
4. SECRETARYProvide this information in the prescribed format for every secretary of the company. The following person is the secretary of the company:
Complete this information if the secretary is an individual
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Complete this information if the secretary is a ‘body corporate’ |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
*In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business.
5. MEMBERS
Provide this information in the prescribed format for every member of the company. The following persons are members of the company:
Complete this information if the member is an individual
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Complete this information if the member is a ‘body corporate’ |
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Name of Company: |
Registered Office Address: |
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Registration number: |
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Postal Address: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Name of Company: |
Registered Office Address: |
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Registration Number: |
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Postal Address: |
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Beneficial owner: |
Date of Appointment: |
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Name of Company: Registration Number: |
Registered Office Address: |
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Postal Address: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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*In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
6. BENEFICIAL OWNERProvide this information only where the company has a beneficial owner and the beneficial owner is not a shareholder of the company.
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Name: |
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Postal Address: |
7. AUDITORThe following person is the auditor of the company: (Complete this information if the auditor is an individual)
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Date of Appointment: |
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Complete this information if the auditor is a ‘body corporate’ |
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*Identity Number: |
Registered Office Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Date of Appointment: |
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In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
8. ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)The following documents must accompany this form:
(a) Constitution, a document certified as the company’s constitution.
(b) If the member or tax agent is a non-Botswana citizen, a certified copy of their passport. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
9. DECLARATION(Tick
in the appropriate box)
I confirm each member, secretary, director or auditor has signed a consent form to act as a member or secretary or auditor. The consent form is held at the proposed company’s registered office and the Registrar may request to view this consent form at any time.
I confirm I am either a member of this company or a person authorised to complete this application on their behalf, and have all necessary enquiries to ensure that the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that knowingly making a false statement or a misleading representation or omission is an offence under section 496 of the Companies Act.
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Signature ………………………………………… Date ………………………………. |
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Completed by: |
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*Identity Number: |
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(For non-citizens Passport Number) |
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Postal Address: |
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Telephone Number: |
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Mobile Telephone Number: |
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Email Address: |
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FORM D
APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COMPANY
(reg. 5)
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Name of company …………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
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Company number ……………………………………………………………………………………………… |
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Type of Company: |
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If the company is a private, please indicate whether it is a non-exempt company or an exempt |
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Note: A private company shall qualify as an exempt private company if- |
(a) its total assets are less than P5 000 000 in the preceding financial year; and
(b) its annual turnover is less than P10 000 000 in the preceding financial year.
1. COMPANY CONSTITUTION
(Tick
in the appropriate box)
The company will have a constitution on re-registration
The company will not have a constitution on re-registration
2. DETAILS OF PROPOSED COMPANY:
Registered Office:
Postal Address & Contact
Number:
(Postal address to which
Communications from the
Registrar may be sent)Address:
Annual Return Reminders:
The Registrar will
send courtesy reminders
to the company.Mobile Telephone Number:Email Address:
Principal Place of
Business:Plot Number:Ward/Street/Location:
Address for Records:
(if not kept at the
Company’s registered
office)Plot Number:
Ward/Street/Location:
3. DIRECTORSProvide this information in the prescribed format for every director of the proposed company.The following persons are the directors of the proposed company :
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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You must have at least one director resident in Botswana and public companies must have a minimum of 2 directors. |
4. SECRETARYProvide this information in the prescribed format for every secretary of the company. The following person is the secretary of the company:Complete this information if the secretary is an individual
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Complete this information if the secretary is a ‘body corporate’ |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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*In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if you are a public company then provide the top 10 shareholders. |
5. SHAREHOLDERS Total Number of company shares: ……..(Tick
in the appropriate box)Public company: Yes
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Provide this information in the prescribed format for every shareholder of the company. The following persons are shareholders of the company.Complete this information if the member is an individual.
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Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Nominee of shareholder: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Nominee of shareholder: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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*Identity Number: |
Residential Address: |
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First, Middle & Last Name |
Postal Address: |
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Date of Appointment: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Nominee shareholder: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Nominee shareholder: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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*Identity Number: |
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Shares jointly held: |
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Nominee shareholder: |
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Beneficial owner: |
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In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
6. BENEFICIAL OWNERProvide this information only where the company has a beneficial owner and the beneficial owner is not a shareholder of the company.
Name:Postal Address:
7. AUDITORThe following person is the auditor of the company:(Complete this information if the auditor is an individual)*Identity Number:
(*For non-citizens Passport Number)Residential Address:First, Middle & Last Name
Nationality:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Telephone Number:
Email Address:Date of Appointment:
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In the case of a body corporate, please give the address of its registered office or, if it does not have a registered office, of its principal place of business. |
8. ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)The following documents must accompany this form:
(a) A duly authenticated copy of the certificate of its incorporation or registration in its place of incorporation or origin
(b) Articles or other instrument constituting or defining its constitution. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
(c) If the director, shareholder, agent or auditor is a non-Botswana citizen, a certified copy of their passport. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
(d) A Certificate of Good Standing. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation.
9. DECLARATION (Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)
I confirm I am either a director of this company or a person authorised to complete this application on their behalf, and have all necessary enquiries to ensure that the information contained in this application is true and correct. I understand that knowingly making a false statement or a misleading representation or omission is an offence under section 496 of the Companies Act.
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FORM E
APPLICATION FOR RE-REGISTRATION OF A FOREIGN COMPANY
(reg. 6)
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Name of Company
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Company Number
Country where Company was incorporated ……………………………………………………………..
Date Company was incorporated …………………………………….
ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
(Tick
in the appropriate box to confirm)
The following documents must accompany this application:
(a)A duly authenticated copy of the certificate of its incorporation or registration in its place of incorporation or origin or other similar document that evidences its incorporation;
(b)Articles or other instrument constituting or defining its constitution. If this is not in English it should be accompanied by a certified translation;
(c)A certified copy of the certificate of incorporation. A copy of a resolution authorising the re-registration of the company;
(d)A statement whether the company applies to be registered as a company limited by shares, by guarantee or whether as a public or private company;
(e)A certified copy of a document defining its constitution.
(f)A statement of the charges on the company’s assets.
(g)Evidence acceptable to the Registrar that the company is not prevented from being registered as a company under section 356 or 357 of the Companies Act;
(h)The documents and information required to register a company under Part II of the Companies Act;
(i)If any of the documents above is not in English, it should be accompanied by a certified translation; and
(j)Any other documents or information the Registrar may require.
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SCHEDULE 2
Form A
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
(regs. 2, 3, 4 and 5)
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Name of Company
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Company NumberI hereby certify that ……………………………………….., a body corporate incorporatedin …………………………………., was registered as an ……………………………………… in Botswana(country of origin) (entity type)under the Current/Previous Companies Act on the ……………………. day of ………….., …………….Note: The Certificate will record the following changes: ……………………………………………………..
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and was re-registered under the Re-registration Act No. 24 of 2018 on the ……………………. day of ……………………………….., ……. and changed its name to ……………………………………….. on the ……………………………………. day of …………., …………………… and was removed from the register on the ……….. day of ……………., ………………
GIVEN under my hand at ………………….. this ………………. day of ……., ……….
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Registrar’s SignatureRegistrar’s Name ……………………..For/REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
Form B
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF A FOREIGN COMPANY
(reg. 6)
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Name of Company
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Company NumberI hereby certify that ……………………………………………………………., a body corporate incorporated in …………………………………………., was registered as a foreign company under the Current/Previous (country of origin)Companies Act on the ………… day of …………………. , …………………….(Tick
which is applicable)
GIVEN under my hand at ……………….. this ……………… day of ……………………., ………….
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Registrar’s Signature Registrar’s Name ………………..For/REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
Form C
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
(reg. 7)
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Name of Company
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Company NumberI hereby certify that ………………………………………………………………….., was incorporated as an ……………………………………….. in ………………………………………………… under the
(entity type) (country of origin)Current/Previous Companies Act on the ………………….. day of ……………., ……… (Tick
which is applicable)and the liability of the members is limited.Note: The certificate will record the following changes: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………and was re-registered under the Re-registration Act No. 24 of 2018 on the …………………. day of ……………, …… and changed its name to …………………………………………………. on the ………………….. day of …………….., ……….. and was removed from the register on the …………… day of ………………, ……… and was restored to the register on the …………….. day of ……………., ………………
GIVEN under my hand at …………….. this …………………………. day of …………….., …………
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Registrar’s Signature Registrar’s Name …………………..For/REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES
SCHEDULE 3
RE-REGISTRATION FEES
(regs. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
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Name of Company
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Company Number
TYPE OF TRANSACTION
ONLINE FEE
WALK-IN FEERe-registration of a close company
P300
P500Re-registration of a private or public company limited by guarantee
P300
P500Re-registration form of a private or public company
P300
P500Re-registration of an external company
P300
P500Request for search of a physical company file
No fee
P30Copy of extract from physical company file
No fee
P50Certification of a copy or extract of a document lodged from the Registrar
No fee
P100
COMPANIES RE-REGISTRATION ACT (EXTENSION OF TRANSITIONAL PERIOD OF RE-REGISTRATION OF EXISTING COMPANIES) ORDER
(section 2)
(29th May, 2020)
ARRANGEMENT OF PARAGRAPHS
PARAGRAPH
2. Extension of transitional period
S.I. 83, 2020.
This Order may be cited as Companies Re-Registration Act (Extension of Transitional Period of Re-Registration of Existing Companies) Order.
2. Extension of transitional period
The transitional period specified under section 2 of the Companies Re-Registration Act is extended from 3rd June, 2020 to 2nd December, 2020.
