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Companies (Fees) Regulations, 2019

This section states the short citation name of the Regulations. The fees listed in the Schedule must be paid for the matters listed there. Section 3 says the Companies (Fees) Regulations, 1995 are revoked.…

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Zambia
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47 provisions
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SI 15 of 2019
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“This section states the short citation name of the Regulations.”

This section states the short citation name of the Regulations. The fees listed in the Schedule must be paid for the matters listed there. Section 3 says the Companies (Fees) Regulations, 1995 are revoked. This section concerns registration of a company limited by guarantee and says the guaranteed amount must not be below a stated minimum, but the amount is not shown in the provided text. The registration fee for a company incorporated online is 250 units less the prescribed fee under paragraphs 1 and 2.

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Provision 44Offence 2Amendment
§ 1These Regulations may be cited as the Companies (Fees) TitleProvision

This section states the short citation name of the Regulations.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Companies (Fees) Title Regulations, 2019.
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§ 2The fees set out in the Schedule are payable in respect of FeesProvision

The fees listed in the Schedule must be paid for the matters listed there.

2. The fees set out in the Schedule are payable in respect of Fees the matters specified therein.
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§ 3The Companies (Fees) Regulations, 1995, are revokedProvision

Section 3 says the Companies (Fees) Regulations, 1995 are revoked.

3. The Companies (Fees) Regulations, 1995, are revoked. Revocation ofS.l No. 16 of I 995 Copies of this Stalulory Instrument can be obtained from the Governmenl Printe1; P. 0. Box 30 I 36. IOI O I. Lusaka, Price K8. 00 each 52 Statutory instruments 1 st March, 2019 SCHEDULE (Regulation 2) PRESCRlBED FEES (A) Companies limited by shares, limited by guarantee and unlimited Companies I. Registration ofa company limited by shares and unlimited companies, 2.5% of the nominal capital shall be paid as incorporation fees, except that the total fee for registration (incorporation) fees shall not exceed 8,333,333.33 fee units, but in no case shall the nominal capital be less than- (a) Private Company (b) Public Company (c) Bureau de-Change (d) Financial Institution (e) For a Local Bank (I) For a Foreign Bank (g) For an Insurance Broker (h) For an Insurance Company (i) For a Re-Insurance Company
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§ 2Company Limited by GuaranteeProvision

This section concerns registration of a company limited by guarantee and says the guaranteed amount must not be below a stated minimum, but the amount is not shown in the provided text.

2. Company Limited by Guarantee- (a) Registration ofa company limited by guarantee (b) The guaranteed amount of a company limited by guarantee shall not be less than:
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§ 3The Registration fee for incorporation of a company filedProvision

The registration fee for a company incorporated online is 250 units less the prescribed fee under paragraphs 1 and 2.

3. The Registration fee for incorporation of a company filed on line shall be 250 unit less the prescribed fee under paragraphs 1 and 2
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§ 4Registration fee for increase in capital after the first registrationProvision

A company increasing capital after its first registration must pay a registration fee of 2.5% of the increase in share capital, subject to a maximum fee of 8,333,333.33 fee units.

4. Registration fee for increase in capital after the first registration of a company shall be 2.5% of the value of the increase in share capital except that the total fee for increase in capital shall not exceed 8,333,333.33 fee units and in no case shall the nominal capital be less than the minimum nominal capital prescribed under paragraph I
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§ 5CertificatesProvision

Section 5 is titled “Certificates” and mentions incorporation and share capital.

5. Certificates (a) Incorporation (b) Share Capital
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§ 6Adoption of new Articles of Association by companiesProvision

Section 6 is titled “Adoption of new Articles of Association by companies incorporated under Cap. 388.”

6. Adoption of new Articles of Association by companies incorporated under Cap. 388
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§ 7Filing of Articles of AssociationProvision

Section 7 is titled “Filing of Articles of Association” and refers to filing on incorporation and after incorporation.

7. Filing of Articles of Association (a) on incorporation (b) after incorporation
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§ 8Registration of change of name and issuance of certificateProvision

Section 8 concerns registration of a change of name and issuance of a certificate of incorporation.

8. Registration of change of name and issuance of certificate of incorporation
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§ 9Registration of a prospectusProvision

This section is titled “Registration of a prospectus” and “Consent to be Director or Secretary.”

9. Registration of a prospectus I 0. Consent to be Director or Secretary
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§ 12Notice of change of Director or Secretary and particularsProvision

Section 12 concerns notice of a change of director or secretary and related particulars.

12. Notice of change of Director or Secretary and particulars
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§ 13Notice of change of registered officeProvision

This section is titled “Notice of change of registered office” and lists fee-unit amounts.

13. Notice of change of registered office Fee Units 50,000 5,000,000 250,000 2,500,000 520,000,000 2,600,000,000 2,600,000 5,000,000 25,000,000 3,166.67 50,000 500
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§ 33334Provision

This provision sets fees for late annual return filing and for registering a charge or property subject to a charge.

333.34 / 1 st March, 2019 Statutory Instruments l4. Annual Returns (a) Private Company not filed online (b) Private Company filed on line (c) Public Company (d) Private Bank (e) Public Limited Bank (I) Private Insurance Company (g) Public Insurance Company (h) Other financial institution� (i) Private (ii) Public (i) Fee for late filing of annual return per year l 5. Registration of a charge or acquired property subject to a charge: I% of the borrowed amount but in no case shall the fees exceed 15,000 fee units
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§ 16Registration of pa1iiculars of series of debenturesProvision

The registration fee for particulars of a series of debentures where property is charged is 1% of the borrowed amount, capped at 15,000 fee units.

16. Registration of pa1iiculars of series of debentures where property is charged: I% of the borrowed amount but in no case shall the fees exceed 15,000 fee units l 7. Notice of discharge for the release of property from a charge l 8. Application for reservation of name
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§ 19Particulars of variation to a registered chargeProvision

Section 19 is titled “Particulars of variation to a registered charge.”

19. Particulars of variation to a registered charge
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§ 20Notice of entry into possession of property as mortgageeProvision

Section 20 concerns notice of entry into possession of property by a mortgagee.

20. Notice of entry into possession of property as mortgagee
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§ 21Notice of going out of possession of property as mortgageeProvision

This section concerns notice before a mortgagee goes out of possession of property.

21. Notice of going out of possession of property as mortgagee
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§ 22Certificate of copies of any document per pageProvision

This provision is titled “Certificate of copies of any document per page.”

22. Certificate of copies of any document per page
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§ 26Application to dispense with the word "limited"Provision

This section concerns applications to dispense with the word "limited".

26. Application to dispense with the word "limited"
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§ 27Notice of reduction of share capitalProvision

This provision is about notice of a reduction of share capital.

27. Notice of reduction of share capital
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§ 28Application for conversion of a companyProvision

Section 28 is titled “Application for conversion of a company.”

28. Application for conversion of a company
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§ 29Application for Registrar to act as representative ofProvision

This section concerns applications for the Registrar to act as representative of a de-registered company.

29. Application for Registrar to act as representative of de-registered company
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§ 30Notice of forfeiture or surrender of sharesProvision

Section heading about notice of forfeiture or surrender of shares and notice of allotment of shares.

30. Notice of forfeiture or surrender of shares 3 l. Notice of allotment of shares
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§ 32Notice to Registrar to become or cease to be guarantorProvision

This section concerns notice to the Registrar when a person becomes or stops being a guarantor of a company limited by guarantee.

32. Notice to Registrar to become or cease to be guarantor of a company limited by guarantee and declaration of guarantee
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§ 33Registration of amended Atiicles of AssociationAmendment

This section concerns registration of amended Articles of Association.

33. Registration of amended Atiicles of Association
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§ 36Application for duplicate certificateProvision

This section is about applying for a duplicate certificate.

36. Application for duplicate certificate
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§ 37Application for company de-registrationProvision

This section concerns applications for company de-registration.

37. Application for company de-registration
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§ 38Application for registration of amalgamationProvision

Section 38 is titled “Application for registration of amalgamation.”

38. Application for registration of amalgamation
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§ 39Return on distribution on accumulated profits in reductionProvision

Section 39 concerns return on distribution of accumulated profits when paid-up share capital is reduced.

39. Return on distribution on accumulated profits in reduction of paid up share capital
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§ 40Notice of acquisition of fully paid up shares by companyProvision

This section concerns notice of a company's acquisition of fully paid-up shares.

40. Notice of acquisition of fully paid up shares by company
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§ 42Declaration to provide financial assistanceProvision

This section is titled “Declaration to provide financial assistance.”

42. Declaration to provide financial assistance
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§ 43Notice to dispense with holding of annual general meetingProvision

This section is about notice for dispensing with holding an annual general meeting.

43. Notice to dispense with holding of annual general meeting
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§ 66667Provision

666.67 500 3,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33

666.67 500 3,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33 5,566.67 8,333.33
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§ 66667Provision

666.67 3,333.33 3,000 5,000 13,900 3,333. 33

666.67 3,333.33 3,000 5,000 13,900 3,333. 33
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§ 66667Provision

The text contains only a series of numbers and does not state a rule.

666.67 500 2,500 8,333.34 3,000.00 3,000.00
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§ 66667Provision

666.67 1,666.67 6,666.67 54 Statutorylnstruments 1 st March, 201 9

666.67 1,666.67 6,666.67 54 Statutorylnstruments 1 st March, 201 9
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§ 45Return of declaration of beneficial ownershipProvision

Section 45 concerns the return of a declaration of beneficial ownership.

45. Return of declaration of beneficial ownership
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§ 46Notice of changes in particulars in shareholding orProvision

This section is about giving notice when particulars in shareholding or beneficial ownership change.

46. Notice of changes in particulars in shareholding or beneficial ownership
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§ 47Maximum administrative penalty per dayOffence

This section concerns the maximum administrative penalty that can be charged per day.

47. Maximum administrative penalty per day
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§ 49Notice of lodgementProvision

This section is titled “Notice of lodgement” and refers to foreign companies applying for registration as a foreign company.

49. Notice of lodgement (B) Foreign Companies I. Application for registration as a foreign company
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§ 2Notice of alteration of registered particulars of a foreignProvision

Section 2 concerns notice of alteration of a foreign company's registered particulars.

2. Notice of alteration of registered particulars of a foreign company
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§ 4Notice of cessation of business of foreign companyProvision

This section concerns notice of cessation of business by a foreign company.

4. Notice of cessation of business of foreign company
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§ 5Notice of winding-up of a foreign companyProvision

Section 5 concerns notice of winding-up of a foreign company.

5. Notice of winding-up of a foreign company
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§ 8Application by foreign or non-Zambian company to waiveProvision

Section 8 concerns an application by a foreign or non-Zambian company to waive or modify provisions of Part X.

8. Application by foreign or non-Zambian company to waive or modify provisions of Part X
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§ 10Maximum administrative penalty per dayOffence

This section is titled “Maximum administrative penalty per day” and mentions “Any other lodgement.”

10. Maximum administrative penalty per day I I. Any other lodgement
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§ 66667Provision

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666.67 3,333.33 1,666.67 Nil LUSAKA 19th February, 20 1 9 [ MCTl. ] 0/21/ l] C. YALUMA, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry
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