A business may be registered as a sole proprietorship (business name), partnership, co-operative society, company limited by guarantee, private unlimited company, private limited company or a public company.

The Companies Act, No. 10 of 2017 is the primary legislation which regulates corporate governance for companies incorporated in Zambia.

Zambia has ‘operationalized' the business rescue mechanism, first introduced in July 2018 under the Corporate Insolvency Act No 9 of 2017, which allowed a one-year window period...

After a history of state-owned industry, Zambia's Institute of Directors is spearheading a governance push.

A minimum of approximately USD 800 in paid up share capital is required.

Private M&A Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Zambia, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries