Business Registration & Compliance
From idea to fully registered, compliant company.
Overview
We handle the full company formation and compliance journey in Zambia end to end: name reservation and incorporation with PACRA, TPIN and tax registration with ZRA, NAPSA and NHIMA enrolment, sector licensing, and the recurring returns that keep a business in good standing. Most clients come to us either starting a new company or cleaning up a compliance backlog that has put their operating licence at risk.
Services Included
- ✓ Business name search and reservation
- ✓ PACRA company incorporation (Ltd, sole proprietorship, partnership)
- ✓ TPIN and tax type registration with ZRA
- ✓ NAPSA and NHIMA employer registration
- ✓ Workers' Compensation Fund registration
- ✓ Annual returns and statutory filings
- ✓ Sector-specific licensing support (ZPPA supplier registration, council trading licences)
- ✓ Compliance health-check and remediation for existing companies
Who This Is For
- • First-time entrepreneurs registering a new company
- • SMEs formalising an informal business
- • Foreign investors setting up a Zambian entity
- • Existing companies with lapsed or incomplete statutory registrations
Typical Timeline
3-10 working days for new incorporation; 1-3 days for single registrations (TPIN, NAPSA, NHIMA).
Our Process
- 1
Free consultation
We review what you're setting up and confirm exactly which registrations you need.
- 2
Document collection
You send us IDs, proposed company names, and shareholder details through a simple checklist.
- 3
Filing
We file with PACRA, ZRA, NAPSA and NHIMA on your behalf and track each application.
- 4
Certificates delivered
You receive certified copies of every certificate and login details for the relevant portals.
- 5
Ongoing compliance
Optional retainer to handle annual returns and renewals so nothing lapses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does PACRA registration take?
Typically 3-5 working days once documents are complete, though name approval can add 1-2 days if your first choice is taken.
Do I need to be in Zambia to register a company?
No. We handle the process remotely for diaspora and foreign clients; we only need signed forms and certified ID copies.
What happens if my compliance has lapsed?
We run a compliance health-check, identify what's outstanding (often NAPSA or annual returns), and file a remediation plan with the regulator.