Preparation of necessary documents
In order to be able to initiate a business or company registration, the Applicant should provide, together with the corresponding Application, the following Supporting Documents:
- Certified copy of NRC of local Company's director (optional)
- Certified copy of Incorporation Certificate (optional - in case of Foreign Company Registration)
Easy Steps
Request a Name Clearance
Check if desired Business/Company Name is not already taken and qualifies for registration, in accordance with current regulations, by choosing to apply for The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) electronic service Name Clearance.
PACRA Contact info
Plot No. 8471, PACRA House,
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres,
P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: (+260) 211 255151, 255127
e-mail: pro@pacra.org.zm
https://www.pacra.org.zm/
Opt for the Name Reservation
In case when a successfully cleared Business or Company Name cannot be used immediately, keep it by choosing to apply for PACRA's Name Reservation electronic service.
PACRA Contact info
Plot No. 8471, PACRA House,
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres,
P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: (+260) 211 255151, 255127
e-mail: pro@pacra.org.zm
https://www.pacra.org.zm/
Perform the Name Reservation (offline)
Perform the Business/Company Name Registration - an operation that can be performed only on the promises of PACRA
PACRA Contact info
Plot No. 8471, PACRA House,
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres,
P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: (+260) 211 255151, 255127
e-mail: pro@pacra.org.zm
https://www.pacra.org.zm/
Request the Annual Return
Request, pay and check the Company's status and related information about the company, by choosing to apply for PACRA's No-Change Annual Return electronic service.
PACRA Contact info
Plot No. 8471, PACRA House,
Haile Selassie Avenue, Longacres,
P.O. Box 32020, Lusaka, Zambia
Phone: (+260) 211 255151, 255127
e-mail: pro@pacra.org.zm
https://www.pacra.org.zm/