ProcedureEdit
- To get a business name clearance in Zambia, you will have to approach the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) of Zambia.
- You will have to provide at-least 3 names, so if the first provided name is not available, other two can be considered.
- Application forms can be obtained from the following link : Application Form 46 - Application for Registration of a Foreign Company
- This process can also be accomplished on-line by registering into PACRA website Link.
- Following video explains how this can be accomplished on-line Video Explanation
- Following provides information about PACRA head office, but their are branches that you could visit near to your location which could help.
- Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)
- Head Office
- Plot No. 8471
- PACRA House,
- Haile Selassie Avenue,
- Longacres,
- P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
- Telephone : (+260) 211 255151, 255127
- Telephone : (+260) 255426
- E-mail : [email protected]
- Other contact sources Info
You could use the following link for More information
Required DocumentsEdit
- Name clearance obtained from the PACRA for Business name.
- At least one (1) local director who must be:
- Resident in Zambia
- 18 years and above
- Of Sound Mind
- One documentary agent
- A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation from the country of origin.
- The charter, statutes, regulations, memorandum and articles, or other instrument relating to a foreign company must be submitted.
- Authorization letter from the Company in the country of origin.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Following provides information about PACRA head office, but their are branches that you could visit near to your location which could help.
Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)
Head Office
Plot No. 8471
PACRA House,
Haile Selassie Avenue,
Longacres,
P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
Telephone : (+260) 211 255151, 255127
Telephone : (+260) 255426
E-mail : [email protected]
Other contact sources Info
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FeesEdit
Registration Fee K4,166 (Flat fee)
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ValidityEdit
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Documents to UseEdit
Application forms that can be used : Application Form 46 - Application for Registration of a Foreign Company
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