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What is the company registry in Zambia?
The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)
Head Office, Plot No. 8471, PACRA House, Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres, P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
About Zambia
The Zambia Companies Registry is located in Lusaka.
Zambia officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central, Southern and East Africa. The main language of Zambia is English which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Bemba and Nyanja spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Zambian kwacha (ZMW). The population of Zambia is over 20.22 million.
Zambia Economy
The Real GDP in Zambia is in the region of $76.129 billion with a GDP per capita of $3,700. Zambia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Zambia are raw copper, refined copper, gold, precious stones, iron alloys.
Main Trading Partners of Zambia
The leading export and import partners for Zambia are:
Exports: Switzerland 30%, China 18%, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 10%, Pitcairn Islands 10%, UAE 7%
Imports: South Africa 26%, Equatorial Guinea 18%, China 14%, UAE 7%, DRC 6%
Zambia Certificate of Incorporation
The Zambia 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.
Zambia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Zambia 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 Zambia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Zambia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Zambia Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Zambia the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Zambia Entity Number
Zambia Entity Name
Zambia Company Status (Active / Inactive)
Zambia Registration Date
Zambia Annual Return Status (Compliant / Non-Compliant))
Zambia Nominal Capital Compliance Status (Compliant / Non-Compliant)
Do you need to register / sign up at the Zambia Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Zambia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Zambia
There are over 460,000 companies registered in Zambia.
Types of Companies in Zambia
Businesses in Zambia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Zambia Company limited by Shares
Zambia Company limited by Guarantee
Zambia Unlimited Company
Zambia Public Limited Company
Zambia Foreign Branches
Other Zambia Company Registry Services
Zambia Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Zambia Registration of Industrial Designs
Zambia Registration of Trade Marks
Zambia Granting of Patents
Zambia Registration of Copyright and Related Rights
Zambia Registration of Security Interests in Movable Property
Zambia Establishment of Business Regulatory Services Centres
Zambia Accreditation of Corporate Insolvency Practitioners
Can you order a Zambia Apostille Certificate?
No, Zambia has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Zambia has not agreed to this Zambia 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 Zambia Company Registry?
The Zambia Company Register is in English language only.
Zambia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Zambia has 34 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 30 consulates and three other representations.
Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, hosts 41 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 32 consulates and another two representations located in Zambia.
Zambia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Zambia. Our local partner is based in Lusaka which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Zambia including Livingstone, Ndola, Kitwe and Kabwe. 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.
Zambia Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Zambia from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Zambia Moody's rating: Ca (first obtained in 2020)
Zambia Standard & Poors rating: SD (first obtained in 2020)
Zambia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Zambia 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 Zambia.
Zambia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Zambia. Our specialist Zambia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Zambia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Zambia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Zambia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Zambia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Zambia?
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 Zambia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Zambia?
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.