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Everything you need to understand and navigate Zambian business compliance. Free guides, tools, and expert insights.

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Investing & Compliance in Zambia: A Practical Playbook
Comprehensive guide covering everything from company registration to ongoing compliance management

What's Included:

  • Step-by-step company registration process
  • Tax obligations and compliance calendar
  • Industry-specific licensing requirements
  • Regulatory body contact information
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Template documents and checklists

Perfect For:

  • Foreign investors entering Zambia
  • Local entrepreneurs starting businesses
  • Companies expanding operations
  • Legal and financial advisors
  • Anyone needing compliance clarity
Compliance Calendar
Never miss a deadline with our comprehensive compliance calendar and reminders
Document Templates
Ready-to-use templates for articles of incorporation, board resolutions, and more
Regulatory Directory
Complete contact information and requirements for all major regulatory bodies

2025 Compliance Calendar

Key filing dates and deadlines throughout the year

January
  • Annual Tax Returns Due (31st)
  • NAPSA Annual Returns
  • License Renewals
February
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
  • Withholding Tax Returns
March
  • Annual Financial Statements
  • Company Annual Returns
  • Audit Deadlines
April
  • Q1 Provisional Tax
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
May
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
  • License Renewals
June
  • Mid-year Compliance Review
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
July
  • Q2 Provisional Tax
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
August
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
  • Annual Planning
September
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
  • Q3 Review
October
  • Q3 Provisional Tax
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
November
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)
  • Year-end Planning
December
  • Q4 Provisional Tax
  • VAT Returns (18th)
  • PAYE Returns (18th)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business compliance in Zambia

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