Zambia

Basic Facts

Zambia overview

Officially the Republic of Zambia | Southern Africa country | a member of Southern African Development Community (SADC) | Presidential democratic republic| Zambian kwacha (ZMW) currency | Dual, common law and civil law legal system | Double taxation agreements with more than 20 countries | English speaking

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Reasons for doing business in Zambia

Political stability with pro-investment policies

Tax incentives for companies in several Multi-Facility Economic Zones (MFEZs)

Predominantly territorial principle of taxation

(i.e. only income generated from Zambian sources being liable for corporation/income tax)

More advantages​

  • Main Corporate income tax (CIT) rate of 30%
  • No Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules
  • No capital gains tax
  • No inheritance tax and gift tax
  • No wealth tax

Company formation in Zambia

Do you need to establish a company in Zambia? Then administer it?  

Are you looking for a reliable lawyer or accountant in Zambia? 

Do you want to structure your international business in a correct way?  

You do not know yet what do you actually need in Zambia? 

Well, contact us at any time, we are ready to help you to find the right answers and workable solutions for your specific needs.

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