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Practical guides for entrepreneurs in Mozambique

Official processes explained in plain language: NUIT, name reservation, one-stop shop, official gazette, licences, social security, costs and legal forms.

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How to Get a NUIT in Mozambique (Individual and Corporate)

Documents, deadlines and steps to obtain an individual or corporate NUIT at the Mozambique Tax Authority. We handle the process for you.

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Company Name Reservation in Mozambique

How to reserve your company name at the Legal Entities Registry: requirements, certificate validity and common rejection causes.

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One-Stop Shop (BAU) in Mozambique: How It Works

What the BAU handles, which documents to bring, how long it takes and how to avoid unnecessary trips when registering your company.

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Publication in the Boletim da República: What You Need to Know

How publication of articles of association in the Boletim da República works: process, timings and what to do after publication.

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How to Obtain a Trading Licence (Alvará) in Mozambique

Requirements, competent authorities and timelines to obtain a commercial, industrial or services licence in Mozambique.

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Articles of Association: How They Are Drafted

What your company's articles must include in Mozambique: capital, shares, management, financial year and clauses that prevent disputes.

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Declaration of Commencement of Activity at the Tax Authority

When and how to file the declaration of commencement of activity, VAT regimes and the tax obligations that start from that date.

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Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Mozambique

Documents required by Mozambican banks, KYC requirements and how to speed up opening your company account.

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INSS Registration and Employee Enrolment

How to register your company and staff with INSS in Mozambique, monthly contributions and related labour obligations.

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How Much It Costs to Open a Company in Mozambique

Cost structure of company registration in Mozambique: official fees, publication, licensing and professional fees — no surprises.

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Sole Trader, Single-Shareholder, Lda. or S.A.: Which to Choose

Practical comparison of Mozambican legal forms: liability, capital, number of shareholders, formalities and credibility.

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How a Foreigner Can Open a Company in Mozambique

Document requirements, foreign ownership, investment and legal representation to incorporate a company in Mozambique as a foreigner.

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DIRE and Work Authorisation for Foreigners

How to obtain a DIRE and work authorisation in Mozambique: foreign worker quotas, documents and timelines.

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