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Corporate & Entity Services in Zambia
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Zambia, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Zambia for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
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Lusaka · Tuesday 3 November
22:49
Local time
- Currency
- ZMW
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +260
- Region
- Africa
What the rules say in Zambia
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Zambia market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Partly source-checked31% of statements checked against a source4 checked against an official source13 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1916 held back until checked against an official source11 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
The private company limited by shares, formed under the Companies Act 2017, is the usual vehicle for a foreign-owned subsidiary in Zambia.
AI-written, not source-checkedCompanies are registered by the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), which operates an online registration system.
AI-written, not source-checkedZambian law does not impose a general cap on foreign ownership of companies, though some sector laws set local participation requirements.
AI-written, not source-checkedCompanies must disclose their beneficial owners to PACRA and keep the information up to date.
Companies Act 2017.AI-written, not source-checked
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before corporate & entity services work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Zambia
Professionals working here
No named lead for Corporate & Entity Services yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Zambia and can bring the right local colleague in.
Lusaka · Zambia
Lusaka · ZambiaWONE Global Partner · Zambia
Reagan Blankfein Gates
Reagan started his career in practice at Mainza & Company where he had interned while pursuing a bar qualification at the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE) in 2008. Upon being called to the bar, Reaga…
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Cases
What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Zambia.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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