Doing business in Mozambique

Everything a foreign company needs to open, staff and run a compliant operation in Mozambique, from the first registration step to routine monthly reporting.

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Everything a foreign company needs to open, staff and run a compliant operation in Mozambique, from the first registration step to routine monthly reporting. Each service below has its own page setting out what is involved, what it typically requires from you and how we work through it. If you are unsure where your requirement fits, describe it in your own words and we will point you to the right starting point.

Services

Do Business services

Each page sets out what is involved, what we need from you and what happens next.

Company Registration

Reserving a name, drafting statutes, registering the entity and completing the publication and commercial registry steps.

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NUIT & Tax

Obtaining the taxpayer number for the company and its officers, and setting up VAT, IRPC and withholding obligations correctly.

Business Licensing

Identifying which commercial, industrial or service licence applies to your activity and preparing the municipal or ministerial file.

Sector Permits

Additional approvals required in regulated sectors such as construction, transport, tourism, health, mining and energy.

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Corporate Banking

Opening a corporate account, arranging signatories, online banking and foreign currency accounts for an incoming entity.

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Accounting

Bookkeeping to Mozambican standards, monthly closings, statutory accounts and coordination with your head-office reporting calendar.

Payroll

Monthly salary processing, payslips, tax withholding, social security contributions and payroll records for local and expatriate staff.

HR

Employment contracts, staff handbooks, leave and disciplinary procedures, and the ratios that apply to foreign employees.

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Legal Services

Access to Mozambican lawyers for contracts, corporate governance, disputes, employment matters and regulatory opinions.

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Corporate Compliance

Annual filings, shareholder resolutions, licence renewals and the calendar that keeps an entity in good standing.

Import & Export

Registering as an importer or exporter, tariff classification, documentation and pre-shipment requirements.

Customs

Clearance planning, customs brokerage coordination, duty and VAT estimates, and handling inspection or valuation queries.

Logistics

Freight forwarding, port and border coordination, warehousing and inland transport across the main corridors.

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Local Representation

Appointing a resident representative, registered address and administrative presence before your own team arrives.

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Business Setup

End-to-end coordination of registration, licensing, banking, tax and premises so one project plan covers the whole launch.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what you are trying to do in Mozambique and we will point you to the right service — or tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.

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