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What is the company registry in Afghanistan?
Afghanistan Central Business Registry (ACBR) / Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOCI)
Afghanistan Kabul City – District #8 Chaman Huzuri – Kabul Nandary Area, Behind Afghanistan Cricket Board – ACBR – IP Offices
About Afghanistan
The Afghanistan Companies Registry (Afghanistan Central Business Registry (ACBR) is located in Kabul and was founded in 2008.
Afghanistan is a landlocked country located at the crossroads between Central Asia and South Asia. The Islamic fundamentalist Taliban overran the country in August 2021. The main languages in Afghanistan are Afgan Persian (or Dari) and Pashto. The local currency in Afghanistan is Afghani (AFN). The population of Afgahnistan is approximately 40 million.
Afghanistan Economy
The Real GDP in Afganistan is in the region of $80.4 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,000. Afghanistan is a low-income South Asian economy which has seen increasing inflation after the Taliban takeover and ongoing sanctions.. The leading export commodities for Afghanistan are coal, cotton, grapes, gum resins and nuts.
Main Trading Partners of Afganistan
The leading export and import partners for Afghanistan are:
Exports: Pakistan 57%, India 28%, China 3%, UAE 2% and Turkey 2%
Imports: UAE 21%, Kazakhstan 17%, Pakistan 17%, China 9% and Uzbekistan 9%
Afghanistan Certificate of Incorporation
The Afghanistan Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Afghanistan Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Afghanistan company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Afghanistan register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Afghanistan customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Afghanistan Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Afghanistan the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Afghanistan Registration Number
Afghanistan License Number
Afghanistan TIN Number
Afghanistan Status
Afghanistan Business Name (English and local language)
Afghanistan President
Afghanistan Vice President
Afghanistan Company Email
Afghanistan Company Contact
Afghanistan Address
Afghanistan Activity / Sector
Do you need to register / sign up at the Afghanistan Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Afganistan register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Afghanistan
There were estimated to be 4,274 new businesses registered in Afghanistan as of 2018 according to the source World Bank.
Forming a company in Afghanistan
You can register a company in Afghanistan through the Registry or use a company formation agent to represent you. The minimum share capital in Afghanistan is USD 1.
Types of Companies in Afghanistan
Businesses in Afghanistan can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Afghanistan Corporation
Afghanistan Limited Liability Corporation
Afghanistan Partnership
Afghanistan Sole Proprietorship
Other Afghanistan Company Registry Services
Afghanistan Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Afghanistan Licenses
Can you order a Afghanistan Apostille Certificate?
No, Afghanistan has not agreed to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Afghanistan has not agreed to this Afghanistan company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Afghanistan Company Register?
The Afghanistan Company Register is in English, Pashto and Dari languages.
Afghanistan Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Afghanistan has 43 embassies abroad, as well as 19 consulates and 3 other representations. Kabul hosts 15 embassies and there are also 17 consulates and another representations located in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Afghanistan. Our local partner is based in Kabul which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Afghanistan including Kandahar and Herat. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Beneficial Ownernship in Afghanistan
The Afghanistan beneficial ownership register is in the 'Implementing' stage and at the 2016 UK Anti-Corruption Summit, Afghanistan made a commitment to beneficial ownership disclosure.
Afghanistan Corporate income tax (CIT) rate
The Afghanistan Corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 20%.
Afghanistan Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Afghanistan Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Afghanistan. Our specialist Afghanistan Skip Tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Afghanistan Business Credit Reports
Ceditreform provides Afghanistan Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Afghanistan. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Afghanistan Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Afghanistan?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Afghanistan?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Afghanistan?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.