Launch in Zambia

Register your company in Zambia, a politically stable country in Southern Africa with a growing economy. Zambia offers abundant natural resources, particularly in mining and agriculture, and is strategically located with access to eight neighboring countries. The government's focus on economic diversification and improving the business climate makes Zambia an attractive destination for investments in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and energy.

Sidebrief offers the following services to facilitate company registration and establishment in Zambia:

Registration Services
1. Company Name Reservation: Assistance with securing an approved company name.
2. Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary incorporation documents in compliance with Zambian regulations.
3. Regulatory Filing: Submission of all required documents to the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA).
4. Share Capital Setup: Guidance on establishing the share structure.

Post-Registration Services
5. Tax Registration: Assistance with obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN) from the Zambia Revenue Authority.
6. Bank Account Facilitation: Assistance with the corporate bank account opening process.
7. Registered Office Address: Provision of a registered office address service.

Compliance Services
8. Licenses and Permits: Support in obtaining necessary business licenses and permits.

Additional Services
- Annual Return Filing
- Company Secretary Service
- Local Director Service
- Investment License Application with Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)

To register a company in Zambia, the following items are typically required:
1. Proposed Company Name: The name must be unique and not similar to existing company names.
2. Registered Office Address: A physical address in Zambia where official communications can be sent.
3. Details of Directors:
   - At least one director is required
   - Name, date of birth, nationality, occupation, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all directors
4. Details of Shareholders:
   - At least one shareholder is required (can be the same as the director)
   - Name, nationality, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all shareholders
5. Share Capital Information:
   - Amount of authorized share capital
   - Number of shares to be issued
   - Value of each share
6. Articles of Association: The company's constitution outlining its structure and regulations.
7. Form 2: Application for Incorporation
8. Form 5: Declaration of Compliance
9. Identification Documents:
   - Notarized/certified copies of passports or national IDs for all directors and shareholders
10. Resolution of the Board of Directors of the parent company (for foreign companies)

After registration, you will receive:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Association
- Certificate of Share Capital
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TPIN)