Services

Registration

Register as a Public Auditor, Public Accountant, General Accountant, or Tax Accountant with PAAB.

Services

Registration

Register as an accountancy professional with PAAB and join the regulated profession in Zimbabwe.

Registration with PAAB

The Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) is responsible for considering and determining applications for registration and practising certificates by individuals and firms in Zimbabwe.

To be registered with PAAB, you must be a member in good standing of one of the constituent bodies recognized by PAAB and meet the requirements set out in the Public Accountants and Auditors Act [Chapter 27:12].

PAAB maintains separate registers for Public Auditors, Public Accountants, General Accountants, and Tax Accountants, each with specific qualifications and practice rights.

Registration Categories

Public Auditor

Authorized to perform statutory audits, express audit opinions, and provide assurance services. Must complete the Audit Development Programme (ADP) after qualifying as a Public Accountant.

Statutory Audits Audit Opinions Assurance Services

Public Accountant

Certified to provide public accounting services including financial reporting, advisory, and compilation services (excluding statutory audits).

Financial Reporting Advisory Services Compilation

General Accountant

Qualified to provide general accounting and bookkeeping services, maintain financial records, and prepare management accounts.

Bookkeeping Financial Records Management Accounts

Tax Accountant

Specialized in tax compliance, planning, and advisory services including ZIMRA submissions and tax dispute resolution.

Tax Compliance Tax Planning ZIMRA Submissions

General Requirements

1

Constituent Body Membership

Be a member in good standing of a PAAB-recognized constituent body

2

Professional Qualification

Hold the required professional qualification for your category

3

Good Character

Demonstrate good character and fitness to practice

4

Application Fee

Pay the prescribed registration and application fees

5

Required Documents

Submit all required documentation with your application

6

CPD Commitment

Commit to ongoing continuing professional development

Application Process

1

Obtain Application Form

Download the appropriate application form from our website or request one from our office.

2

Complete Application

Fill out the application form completely and accurately. Ensure all sections are completed.

3

Gather Supporting Documents

Collect all required supporting documents including ID, qualifications, and PAO letter of good standing.

4

Submit & Pay

Submit your application with all documents and pay the required fees. Keep proof of payment.

5

Processing & Approval

Applications are processed within 5-7 working days. You'll receive confirmation upon approval.

Registration Fees

Contact our office for the current fee schedule or download our fees document.

Download Fee Schedule

Need Help?

Contact our registration department for assistance with your application.

registration@paab.org.zw

+263 24 2795767

Important

Practice without registration is illegal. Ensure you are properly registered before offering accountancy services to the public.

Ready to Register?

Download the application form and start your registration process today.