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The principal mandate of PACRA is to provide Business Registration and Intellectual Property protection services. While only being a few years old, the Agency confers Intellectual Property Rights and serves as a legal repository for Business Registration and Intellectual Property information.

The process is completed within 24 hours. At least two (2) or more directors: The number of directors, including the executive director, who should be resident in Zambia, shall not be less than half the number of directors appointed. Age – 18 years and above.

The Company's Act allows foreign companies to register with the Registrar of Companies within 28 days of setting up or acquiring an established place of business. The documentation requirement may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar of Companies. The Zambia Development Act No.

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

Limited company name clearance is K90 and registration is K950 with a minimum capital of K15,000. Use Companies form 3. The forms are available on our website and can be downloaded for free at .pacra.org.zm Further, you are encouraged to submit your application online.

The principal mandate of PACRA is to provide Business Registration and Intellectual Property protection services. While only being a few years old, the Agency confers Intellectual Property Rights and serves as a legal repository for Business Registration and Intellectual Property information.

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

The process is completed within 24 hours. At least two (2) or more directors: The number of directors, including the executive director, who should be resident in Zambia, shall not be less than half the number of directors appointed. Age – 18 years and above.

The minimum nominal capital amount for a business to start operating is ZMK 15,000. Certificate of Incorporation costs ZMK 150. Certificate of a share capital costs ZMK 175.

The Company's Act allows foreign companies to register with the Registrar of Companies within 28 days of setting up or acquiring an established place of business. The documentation requirement may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar of Companies. The Zambia Development Act No.

Registration Fee for a Limited Company by Shares is – 2.5% of the capital plus K332. The Higher the Nominal Capital, the Higher the Registration Fee. For more information, call our Call Centre on 5111.

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

Limited company name clearance is K90 and registration is K950 with a minimum capital of K15,000. Use Companies form 3. The forms are available on our website and can be downloaded for free at .pacra.org.zm Further, you are encouraged to submit your application online.

Fees Different Zambia entity typesCostDraft invoicePLCUS$16,450View invoice PDFBranch of a foreign companyUS$19,450View invoice PDFRepresentative officeUS$17,950View invoice PDFZambia annual renewalUS$15,315View invoice PDF1 more row

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

To operate as a partnership in Zambia, the Registration of Business Names Act requires that the partnership make an application to register the partnership. The law in Zambia does not require the parties to execute a partnership agreement.

The minimum nominal capital amount for a business to start operating is ZMK 15,000. Certificate of Incorporation costs ZMK 150. Certificate of a share capital costs ZMK 175.

Fees Different Zambia entity typesCostDraft invoiceLimited Liability Company (LLC)US$18,065View invoice PDFPLCUS$16,450View invoice PDFBranch of a foreign companyUS$19,450View invoice PDFRepresentative officeUS$17,950View invoice PDF1 more row

Registration Fee for a Limited Company by Shares is – 2.5% of the capital plus K332. The Higher the Nominal Capital, the Higher the Registration Fee. For more information, call our Call Centre on 5111.

Overview Starting a business in 7 steps. Check the company name for uniqueness. The declaration of compliance (Companies Form 11) must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths. Obtain a tax ID number. Register for Social Security. Register for VAT. Get an investment registration certificate (optional) Open a bank account.

Fees Different Zambia entity typesCostDraft invoicePLCUS$16,450View invoice PDFBranch of a foreign companyUS$19,450View invoice PDFRepresentative officeUS$17,950View invoice PDFZambia annual renewalUS$15,315View invoice PDF1 more row

To operate as a partnership in Zambia, the Registration of Business Names Act requires that the partnership make an application to register the partnership. The law in Zambia does not require the parties to execute a partnership agreement.

Fees Different Zambia entity typesCostDraft invoiceLimited Liability Company (LLC)US$18,065View invoice PDFPLCUS$16,450View invoice PDFBranch of a foreign companyUS$19,450View invoice PDFRepresentative officeUS$17,950View invoice PDF1 more row