1. Before you apply for a business licence, make sure that you have the following documents ready:
   1. A copy of Certificate of Registration
   2. A copy of passport showing his BRP/PRP
   3. A copy of Certificate of Registration for VAT
2. You will also need to complete an application form which you will need to submit to an officer in the Department of Trade together with all other required documents.
3. Pay the licence fee which is K 60,000 plus the application fee of K800.
4. The officer in the Department of Trade will prepare a form which will need to be approved by a senior officer. Once approved your licence will be issued, it will be valid for that particular financial year.

• A copy of Certificate of Registration
• A copy of passport showing his BRP/PRP
• A copy of Certificate of Registration for VAT
• A duly filled application form

Ministry of Industry & Trade
P.O. Box 30366
City Centre Lilongwe Malawi
Phone: +265 (0) 1 770 244/790
Fax: +265 (0) 1 770 680

Department of Registrar General

Blantyre
Fatima Arcade, Haile Selassie Road, P.O. Box 100,
Blantyre, Malawi

Lilongwe
Pagat House Paul Kagame Road, P.O Box 1780,
Lilongwe, Malawi

Contact Numbers:
+265 1 824 355
+265 1 824 668
+265 1 824 785
+265 1 824 394

Email: customerservice@registrargeneral.gov.mw

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• Licence Fee: K 60,000
• Application Fee: K800

The issued licence is valid for that particular financial year.

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As stated in the Business Licensing Act Cap. 46:01, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues several types of licenses to the business community. The licenses include; Agents licence, Auctioneers, Commercial Travelers, Travel Agency, Forwarding Agents, Wholesale and Retail licences.

Here is a procedure on how you can apply for a business licence.

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