Zambia - Obtain License (Register) as Economic Operator

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain License (Register) as Economic Operator 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. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Zambia Revenue Authority office, find the form here: form.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. After the completion and verification of all the required documents, the license will be accessible.
8. Collect the license from the office with in a stipulated Period of Time.
   

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Required Documents

• Application for the program by a trader.
• Self-assessment conducted by the trader against the checklist.
• Due diligence evaluation by Customs of the self-assessment.
• Comprehensive audit conducted by Customs.
• Agreement on improvement program.
• Full or probationary admission to the program accompanied by a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  

Office Locations & Contacts

The Revenue Authority
Pacra House
Haile Selassie Avenue
Long Acres
P.O.Box 32020
Lusaka, Zambia
Toll free number: 5111
Email: [email protected]
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

Economic Operators can include inter alia manufacturers, importers, exporters, brokers, carriers, consolidators, intermediaries, ports, airports, terminal operators, integrated operators, warehouses and distributors.

Fees

Application Fee: Pay as suggested by the authorities.

Validity

The validity is mentioned on the license.

Documents to Use

Application Fee: form.

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Processing Time

The processing time depends on the verification of documents submitted.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Applicant details
• Company Name
• Company Registration Number
• Taxpayer Identification Number
• Value Added Tax number
• Business Activity
• Physical Address
• Postal Address
• Telephone
• Fax
• Contact Person’s email (Principal or Company Director)
• Website
  

Need for the Document

The license makes the holder party involved in the international movement of goods in whatever function that has been approved by or on behalf of a national Customs administration as complying with WCO (World Customs Organization) or equivalent supply chain security standards.

Information which might help

Customs and Excise Act of Zambia: link.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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