Zambia - Obtain Business Licence for Non-Consumables

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To obtain a Business Licence for Non-Consumables in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Ministry of Local Government office. 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 applicant shall obtain the application form for the permit from the office of District Secretary at the Ministry of Local Government.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with “Required Documents” to the office.
6. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, the applicant will be permitted the license.
8. Collect the license from the respective office in a stipulated period of time.
   

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Required Documents

• Personal ID.
• Duly completed application form.
• National Registration Card.
• Other documents that may be required.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Local Government
Lusaka City council
P.O Box 30077
Independence Avenue Road
Lusaka, Zambia.
Website link.
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

Applicants should be bonafide citizens of Zambia.

Fees

License Fee(for small business):

• Retail merchantsNon Consumable(Central Business): ZK 333.00.
• Retail merchantsNon Consumable(Business Area): ZK 167.00
• Agent Non Consumable-Central Business: ZK 333.00.
• Agent Non Consumable-Business Area: ZK 333.00.
• Commercial Traders-Non Consumables: ZK 209.00.
  

License Fee( for MNCs):

• Retail merchants-Non Consumable(Central Business): ZK 667.00.
• Retail merchants-Non Consumable(Business Area): ZK 333.00.
• Commercial Traders-Non Consumables: ZK 417.00.
  

Validity

The validity of the permit will be one year.

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Processing Time

The processing time depends on the verification of the documents submitted.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Address
• Passport or NRC number
• Address of premises
  

Need for the Document

The license allows the holder to provide non-consumable services in the premises specified in the permit.

Information which might help

The Local Government Act of Zambia:act.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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