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What is the company registry in Lesotho?
Lesotho Ministry of Trade & Industry
THE One Stop Business Facilitation Centre (OBFC)
One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Marketing and Cooperatives, First Floor LNDC Phase II, Kingsway, Lesotho
About Lesotho
The Lesotho Companies Registry is located in Maseru and was founded in 2009.
Lesotho formally the Kingdom of Lesotho, formerly known as Basutoland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The main language of Lesotho is Sesotho which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Lesotho loti (LSL). The population of Lesotho is over 2.21 million.
Lesotho Economy
The Real GDP in Lesotho is in the region of $6 billion with a GDP per capita of $2,600. Lesotho economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Lesotho are diamonds, garments, wool, power equipment, bedding.
Main Trading Partners of Lesotho
The leading export and import partners for Lesotho are:
Exports: South Africa 31%, Belgium 26%, USA 20%, UAE 8%, India 8%
Imports: South Africa 78%, China 10%, Taiwan 3%, Japan 1%, India 1%
Lesotho Certificate of Incorporation
The Lesotho 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.
Lesotho Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Lesotho 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 Lesotho register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Lesotho customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Lesotho Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Lesotho the relevant laws are:
The companies are incorporated under Companies Act No 18 of 2011 and Companies Regulations 2012.
What information is free to view at Lesotho Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Lesotho the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Lesotho Company Name
Lesotho Company Status
Lesotho Incorporation Date
Lesotho Company Type
Lesotho Share Capital
Lesotho Annual Turnover
Lesotho Employees (Yes/No)
Lesotho Annual Filing Date
Lesotho Business Activity
Lesotho Registered Address
Lesotho Contact Information (Telephone, Mobile, Fax, Email, Website)
Lesotho Directors (Name, Position, Address, Nationality, Date Appointed)
Lesotho Shareholders (Name, Address, Date Appointed)
Lesotho Allocation of Shares
Do you need to register / sign up at the Lesotho Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Lesotho register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Lesotho
There are over 32,000 companies registered in Lesotho.
Types of Companies in Lesotho
Businesses in Lesotho can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Lesotho Private Companies
Lesotho Public Companies
Lesotho Lesotho Non-profit making organisations
Other Lesotho Company Registry Services
Lesotho Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Lesotho Work Permits
Lesotho Residence Permits
Lesotho Tax Registration
Can you order a Lesotho Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Lesotho agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Lesotho accepts the Apostille Certificate for Lesotho Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Lesotho signed up to the Hague Convention on 4th October 1966.
What is the language(s) of the Lesotho Company Registry?
The Lesotho Company Register is in English language only.
Lesotho Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Lesotho has 13 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 28 consulates and three other representations.
Maseru, the capital of Lesotho, hosts six embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of ten consulates and one other representation located in Lesotho.
Lesotho Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Lesotho. Our local partner is based in Maseru which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Lesotho including Leribe, Butha-Buthe and Mafeteng. 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.
Lesotho Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Lesotho 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 Lesotho.
Lesotho Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Lesotho. Our specialist Lesotho skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Lesotho Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Lesotho Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Lesotho. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Lesotho Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Lesotho?
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 Lesotho?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Lesotho?
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.