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What is the company registry in Malawi?
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs – Registrar General
Fatima Arcade, Haile Selassie Road, P.O. Box 100, Blantyre, Malawi
About Malawi
The Malawi Companies Registry is located in Blantyre.
Malawi officially the Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa. The main language of Malawi is Chichewa which is spoken by 42.5% of the population with other languages such as Chitumbuka and Chiyao spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Malawian kwacha (MWK). The population of Malawi is over 21.24 million.
Malawi Economy
The Real GDP in Malawi is in the region of $34.789 billion with a GDP per capita of $1,600. Malawi economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Malawi are tobacco, tea, dried legumes, soybean meal, raw sugar.
Main Trading Partners of Malawi
The leading export and import partners for Malawi are:
Exports: Germany 11%, India 7%, Zimbabwe 6%, South Africa 5%, USA 5%
Imports: China 17%, South Africa 16%, UAE 12%, India 7%, Tanzania 7%
Malawi Certificate of Incorporation
The Malawi 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.
Malawi Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Malawi 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 Malawi register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Malawi customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Malawi Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Malawi the relevant laws are:
Malawi Companies Act, Cap. 46: 03 of the laws of Malawi
Company Acts of 1984 and 2000
Companies Act No 15 of 2013
Companies Regulations 2016
Companies Regulations 2017
What information is free to view at Malawi Company Registry?
None but a Malawi company extract/profile will include where available:
Malawi Company Name
Malawi Representatives
Malawi Director and proprietors
Malawi Current status (active/inactive)
Malawi Activity / Type of business
Malawi Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Malawi Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Malawi register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Malawi
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Malawi.
Types of Companies in Malawi
Businesses in Malawi can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Malawi Public Limited Liability Companies
Malawi Private Limited Liability Companies
Malawi Companies limited by guarantee
Malawi State Owned Companies
Other Malawi Company Registry Services
Malawi Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Malawi Personal Property Security Registration
Malawi Industrial Property Registry
Malawi Civil Registrations
Malawi Registration Mortgages and Charges
Malawi Patents
Malawi Trademarks
Can you order a Malawi Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Malawi agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Malawi accepts the Apostille Certificate for Malawi Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Malawi signed up to the Hague Convention on 2nd December 1967.
What is the language(s) of the Malawi Company Registry?
The Malawi Company Register is in English language only.
Malawi Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Malawi has 19 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 25 consulates and three other representations.
Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, hosts 18 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 16 consulates and one other representation located in Malawi.
Malawi Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Malawi. Our local partner is based in Lilongwe which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Malawi including Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu. 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.
Malawi Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Malawi 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 Malawi.
Malawi Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Malawi. Our specialist Malawi skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Malawi Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Malawi Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Malawi. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Malawi Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Malawi?
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 Malawi?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Malawi?
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.