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Government & Regulatory Affairs in Zambia
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. 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 Government & Regulatory Affairs 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.
Bring a requirement →Zambia at a glanceAfrica
Lusaka · Tuesday 3 November
22:02
Local time
- Currency
- ZMW
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +260
- Region
- Africa
What the rules say in Zambia
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Zambia market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, 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
Zambian law does not impose a general cap on foreign ownership of companies, though some sector laws set local participation requirements.
AI-written, not source-checkedThe mining sector is governed and regulated by the Mines and Minerals Development Act 2015, with the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development as the responsible ministry.
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce · checked 2026-10-19Multi-facility economic zones offer tax and customs incentives to qualifying investors.
AI-written, not source-checkedThe Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, implements compulsory standards through import and export inspections.
Test certificates from accredited foreign laboratories are accepted. Technical regulations are published in the Government Gazette.International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce · checked 2026-10-19Transactions with a regional dimension may also need to be notified to the COMESA competition regulator.
Zambia is a COMESA member.AI-written, not source-checked
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Licensing, incentives and sector rules · Customs, trade and supply chain · M&A, competition and restructuring
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs 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 Government & Regulatory Affairs 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 Government & Regulatory Affairs
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 licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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