Market entry
Set up and run a compliant business in Mozambique
From company registration and NUIT tax numbers to sector licensing, banking and local partnerships — we take foreign companies from first enquiry to trading legally in Mozambique.
Why companies choose Mozambique
Mozambique sits on 2 700 km of Indian Ocean coastline with deep-water ports at Maputo, Beira and Nacala that serve landlocked Southern African markets. Add natural gas, graphite, heavy sands, agriculture and a fast-urbanising consumer base, and the commercial case is strong for firms that arrive properly structured.
What set-up actually involves
A typical entry runs through name reservation at the commercial registry, notarised articles of association, publication in the Boletim da República, NUIT registration with the Autoridade Tributária, social security enrolment, municipal licensing and sector permits. Sequence matters — a licence applied for out of order can add months.
How we work
We scope your activity, confirm the right legal vehicle, prepare and translate documents, manage filings with local counsel and hand you a trading entity with bank account, tax registration and a compliance calendar you can actually follow.
Services
Do Business services
Each service below has its own detailed page covering scope, process, timelines and common questions.
Company Registration
We register your Mozambican entity end to end, from name reservation to a filed, published and licensed company ready to trade.
Read moreNUIT & Tax Registration
The NUIT is the key that unlocks banking, invoicing, payroll and imports. We register your company and expatriate staff and set up your filing calendar.
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Licensing & Permits
Trading legally requires more than a registration certificate. We map every licence your activity needs and manage the applications.
Read moreCorporate Banking Set-Up
We prepare your bank file, introduce you to the right institution and get accounts opened with the currency structure your operation actually needs.
Read moreImport & Export Compliance
Cross-border trade in Mozambique lives or dies on paperwork. We register you as an importer, classify goods correctly and keep clearances moving.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Mozambican company?
Yes. Most sectors allow full foreign ownership of a limited liability company (Lda). A small number of regulated activities require local participation or specific licensing, which we confirm before you commit.
How long does company registration take?
With complete, correctly legalised documents, registration is commonly completed in three to six weeks. Sector licences and bank account opening can extend the timeline.
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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.