Common Zambian law questions
Straight answers to 68 of the most-asked questions about Zambian law, grounded in the Acts with citations. Open any one to read the answer, then keep asking Levy your own follow-ups. Free to use.
Business
- How do I register a company with PACRA in Zambia?
- What is the difference between a limited company and a registered business name in Zambia?
- What are the annual return requirements for companies in Zambia?
- What are the duties of a company director in Zambia?
- What incentives are available for foreign investors in Zambia?
- How do I register a business name in Zambia?
Consumer
Contract
e-Government
- How do I change ownership of a car in Zambia?
- How do I get a TPIN in Zambia?
- How do I pay road tax in Zambia?
- How much is import duty on a car in Zambia?
- How do I get a driver's licence in Zambia?
- How do I apply for a Zambian passport?
- How do I get or replace a National Registration Card (NRC) in Zambia?
- How do I register for NAPSA in Zambia?
- How does NHIMA health insurance work in Zambia?
- What is the difference between ZamPass, ZamPortal and ZamGov?
- How do I get a business or trading licence from the council in Zambia?
- How do I check or verify a land title in Zambia?
- Do I need a fire safety certificate for my business in Zambia?
- How do I get a health permit for a food business in Zambia?
- How do I get a liquor licence in Zambia?
- How do I get a permit to sell in a market in Zambia?
- What licence does my business need in Zambia?
- How do I register with WCFCB for workers' compensation in Zambia?
- How do I get environmental approval or an EIA for a project in Zambia?
- How do I register with the ZDA for investment incentives in Zambia?
- How do I get a work permit in Zambia?
- How do I get a tax clearance certificate in Zambia?
- How much is property transfer tax when selling land in Zambia?
- How do I register a birth and get a birth certificate in Zambia?
- How do I get a marriage certificate in Zambia?
- How do I register for VAT in Zambia?
Employment
- What is the minimum notice period for terminating employment in Zambia?
- How is severance pay calculated in Zambia?
- What are an employee's rights when dismissed in Zambia?
- What is the maternity leave entitlement in Zambia?
- How is gratuity calculated for employees in Zambia?
- What is constructive dismissal under Zambian law?
- What are the rules on redundancy and redundancy pay in Zambia?
- How much annual leave is an employee entitled to in Zambia?
- What is the difference between summary dismissal and dismissal with notice in Zambia?
- What is unfair dismissal and what remedies are available in Zambia?
- How is pro rata gratuity calculated in Zambia?
- What is the probation period under Zambian employment law?
- What is the difference between a contract of service and a contract for service in Zambia?