Doing business in Mozambique

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder17 February 2012 08:42:22

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Hi,

are foreign investors welcome in Mozambique?

Is it complicated to register a company in Mozambique? What is the procedure?

What is the corporate tax rate in Mozambique?

Is it easy to recruit?

Any advice you would share with us?

Thank you very much for your participation,

Julien

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Scanner Member

Member since 10 March 2010

ScannerMember21 February 2012 03:59:54

Hi Bud, this is probably not the best form for advise on Moz but here it is anyway. Yes it is complicated but if you have cash to spare then a good lawyer firm would do it for you quickly. I think the tax rate is 45% but you will have to check it. everyone is welcome here. It is different but very rewarding. If you have done business in Africa before then you should do ok here. Just dont come from some first world country with first world expectations. Good luck

Ntingasuzi Member

Member since 23 October 2010

NtingasuziMember21 February 2012 05:33:17

Hi Julien

Foreign investors are welcomed.

To register business here is not so complicated, I have registered 2 already and live and work here now for one year.

What type of business do you have in mind?

It is different to do business here and you need patience.

We can assist with registration, etc, if you would like.

Regards
Susanne Venter

Christine ViP

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ChristineViP21 February 2012 12:14:20

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Hello,

Thank you for your help.

aarifi Member

Member since 07 April 2013

aarifiMember07 April 2013 19:34:59

Hello Susanne

Reading through the blog i sow that you already have registered 2 companies in Mozambique, can you please provide me with your mail address where i contact you for the same topic, since my company as well is interested in investing in Mozambique and your expertise in this field might be helpful to us.

Best regards
Amir

Lynn Boyd Member

Member since 05 May 2025

Lynn BoydMember05 May 2025 12:10:33

Hi Julien,

I opened a business with the intent to operate seasonally for a few months each year.

Be sure to get a good handle on the basics of corporate, HR, and tax law. In my case, I was unaware that if you put your business into hibernation you are expected to keep some sort of "caretaker" function on the payroll and pay their income tax.

Many businesses probably don't pay, but if you are an expat you will get special attention and penalties for not paying can be high. The fixed cost of that tax is not high and a good (trusted) lawyer or accountant will be sufficient to steer you through the legal morass of taxes.

Contract law is another thing, however. Because all workers have free access to lawyers, it is very easy to run afoul of contract law when you are not acquainted with it. Again, get a good trustworthy law firm in your camp. Have your papers in order.

Boa sorte!