Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain License (Register) as Customs Clearance Agent in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Zambia Revenue Authority, please tap on the following link to view contact details: link.
2. Make sure to have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. The ZRA – Customs Services Division publishes notices through the press once a year, inviting applications.
4. Applications lodged after the set closing date are not accepted.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Zambia Revenue Authority office, find the form here: form.
6. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
7. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
8. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
9. After the completion and verification of all the required documents, the certificate will be accessible.
10. Collect the registration certificate from the office with in a stipulated period of time.
    

• Certificate of incorporation.
• Certificate of share capital.
• Articles of association.
• Clearance letters indicating non- indebtedness.
• Domestic Taxes Division-Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC).
• Customs Services Division-Clearance Letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CVs) with copies of qualifications and at least two references on all declared staff to handle customs matters.
  

The Revenue Authority
Pacra House
Haile Selassie Avenue
Long Acres
P.O.Box 32020
Lusaka, Zambia
Toll free number: 5111
Email: advice@zra.org.zm
Contact Details link.

Any individual who wants to register as a customs clearing agent can apply.

Application Fee: Pay as suggested by the authorities.

The validity is as mentioned on the certificate.

Application Form link.

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

The processing time depends on the verification of documents submitted.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• New applicants will only be considered for final clearance.
• The removal in bond (RIB) and/or removal in transit (RIT) facility will only be available to agents that have been licensed in the preceding year for a period not less than 12 months.
  

• Applicant details
• Company’s details
• Security details
  

The registration is necessary to get licensed as a Customs Clearing Agent in Zambia.

Customs and Excise Act of Zambia: link.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.