πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡²
Register company in

Zambia

Zambia is one of Africa's most stable democracies. Strong mining sector (copper, cobalt), growing agriculture, energy and tourism, plus duty-free access to COMESA and SADC markets.

Corp tax
30%
Setup time
14 days
Foreign ownership
100%
Rating
7/10
Estimated setup cost
Starting from USD $400–$900government & registration
+ USD $200 Open Business Anywhere service fee

Sector licenses (mining, energy) add to government fees.

Requirements

What you'll need

PACRA name reservation, articles, TPIN, business license, NAPSA registration.

Business structures

Common types in Zambia

  • β€’ Private Limited Company
  • β€’ Branch
  • β€’ Cooperative
Expansion

Opportunities to grow

  • β€’ COMESA + SADC duty-free trade
  • β€’ Copper / cobalt export
  • β€’ Green hydrogen and renewables
Services in Zambia

Pricing in ZMW

Prices displayed are indicative estimates only. Final quotation will be provided at the time of registration after reviewing your selected country, business activity, government fees, and project requirements.

Business Setup
Company Registration

Form your legal entity end-to-end.

One-time
ZMW 8,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Tax Registration (GST/VAT)

Register for local consumption / corporate taxes.

One-time
ZMW 1,500.00
Monthly
β€”
Annual Returns & Compliance

Ongoing statutory filings managed for you.

One-time
ZMW 3,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Business Presence
Registered Address

Local registered address for official records.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 550.00
Virtual Office

Prestige business address + mail handling.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 900.00
Premium Virtual Office

Flagship address with on-site receptionist & meeting hours.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 1,800.00
Mail Forwarding

Physical mail scanning & courier forwarding.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 250.00
Business Phone Number

Local business phone line with voicemail.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 350.00
Meeting Room Access

On-demand boardroom & coworking access.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 1,500.00
Business Growth
Business Development

Dedicated BD manager opening doors in your target market.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 5,000.00
Lead Generation

Outbound prospecting and qualified pipeline.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
ZMW 6,500.00
Market Research

Sector deep-dives, competitive scans, sizing.

One-time
ZMW 10,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Distributor Search

Identify and qualify local distribution partners.

One-time
ZMW 16,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Partner Search

Strategic partner discovery and intros.

One-time
ZMW 16,000.00
Monthly
β€”
office
Physical Office (Dedicated Workspace)

Dedicated private office space with utilities, high-speed internet, and reception. Deposit equals 2 months rent. Rentals scale with city-tier and location.

One-time
ZMW 16,000.00
Monthly
ZMW 8,000.00
Investment & Expansion
Market Entry Strategy

Comprehensive go-to-market playbook for a new country.

One-time
ZMW 35,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Investor Introduction

Curated intros to VCs, angels and family offices.

One-time
ZMW 20,000.00
Monthly
β€”
Professional Referrals
Accounting Referral

Connected with vetted CPA partners.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
β€”
Legal Referral

Licensed law firms in our partner network.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
β€”
Banking Referral

Bank introduction with our coordination support.

One-time
ZMW 1,800.00
Monthly
β€”
Immigration Referral

Licensed immigration consultants & lawyers.

One-time
β€”
Monthly
β€”
FAQs

Common questions about Zambia

Is foreign ownership limited?+

Most sectors allow 100% foreign ownership; mining requires a sector-specific license.

How fast can I open a bank account?+

Typically 1–2 weeks after company registration is complete.

Ready to open a company in Zambia?

Get a free assessment from our team β€” usually back to you within one business day.