Company Registration in Mozambique

Business Entry Mozambique

Strategic Company Registration in Mozambique

Establishing a business in Mozambique requires compliance with the Commercial Code and utilizing the Balcão de Atendimento Único (BAú). Elidge Business Solutions CC handles the complexity of the one-stop shop at BAú, ensuring your setup in Maputo is fast, secure, and fully legal.

BAú One-Stop Shop

We facilitate your registration directly with the Balcão de Atendimento Único (BAú), securing your business license efficiently.

Legal Registry (CREL)

We handle filings with the Conservatória do Registo das Entidades Legais (CREL) to reserve your company name and register statutes.

NUIT & Tax Activation

Secure your Número Único de Identificação Tributária (NUIT) from the Autoridade Tributária (AT) as part of the process.

Mozambican Notary Support

Access our network of local Notaries for the mandatory certification of company statutes and signatures.

Mozambican Legal Entities

Entity Formation & Licensing

Expert guidance for foreign and local investors entering the Mozambican economy.

Limitada (Lda)

Private Limited Company. The standard choice for SMEs. Liability limited to the quota held. Requires at least one shareholder.

Sociedade Anónima (SA)

Public Limited Company. Suitable for large investments. Requires a minimum capital and at least 3 shareholders.

Branch Registration

Establish a local branch (Sucursal) for your foreign corporation to execute contracts in Mozambique.

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The BAú Workflow

Simplified 4-Step Setup in Maputo

Efficient processing through the Single Desk (Balcão Único).

Name Reservation

Obtaining the Negative Certificate (Certidão de Reserva de Nome) from CREL to reserve the company name.

Statutes & Bank

Drafting statutes, notarizing them, and opening a provisional bank account to deposit the share capital.

Commercial Registration

Registering the company at CREL via the BAú and publishing the statutes in the Official Gazette (Boletim da República).

NUIT & License

Registering for the Tax ID (NUIT) and obtaining the operating license (Alvará) or Simplified License.

Expert Insights

Mozambique Setup FAQ

Key information on commercial laws and tax regulations.

Using the BAú (One-Stop Shop), the process typically takes between 1 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity and licensing.

Yes, the Investment Law allows 100% foreign ownership of companies in Mozambique.

The law allows for freely determined capital, but a minimum of 20,000 MZN is often practical for bank account opening.

NUIT (Número Único de Identificação Tributária) is the Tax Identification Number mandatory for all companies.

Yes, a physical address is required for the inspection to obtain the Alvará (business license).

The standard Corporate Income Tax (IRPC) rate in Mozambique is 32%.

Yes. Portuguese is the official language. All documents must be in Portuguese or translated by a sworn translator.

CREL is the Legal Entities Registry where the commercial registration of the company takes place.

Yes, registration with the INSS (National Institute of Social Security) is mandatory for the company and its employees.

Yes, a provisional account is opened to deposit capital, which is then converted to a definitive account after registration.

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