The investment process in Malawi is streamlined to make it convenient for you to invest. The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) has been specially designed to facilitate your investment process in Malawi. Below are some of the important issues that you much be aware of:

1、Minimum investment capital US$50,000.00

Prospective investors are required to invest a minimum capital of US$50,000.00 to be eligible to apply for Investment Certificate, immigration permits, land and sector-specific approvals, permits and licences with MITC.

2、Company Incorporation

Prospective investors are required to incorporate a company in Malawi with the Register of Companies before proceeding further with any investment-related activities.  The Registrar issues a Certificate of Incorporation once a company is registered.

3、Issuance of Investment Certificate

All prospective investors investing a minimum capital of US$50,000.00 are required to obtain an Investment Certificate from MITC.  MITC charges a non-refundable processing fee of US$200.00 and an issuance fee of US$800.00 for the Certificate.  At this stage, one may also apply for Business Residence Permits and Temporary Employment Permits, land, and sector-specific approvals, licences and permits.

4、Registration with MRA

Once issued with the Investment Certificate, the investor may proceed with opening a business account with any Malawian commercial bank and registering the business with the Malawi Revenue Authority.

5、Applying for Business Residence Permits, Temporary Employment Permits and Business Land 

MITC handles applications for Business Residence Permits (BRP), Temporary Employment Permits (TEP) and Business Land on behalf of investors.

6、Environmental Impact Assessment requirements

• Some investment projects require an Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA) depending on the magnitude and location of the proposed investment in Malawi.
• EIAs are determined and administered by the Department of Environmental Affairs.  MITC again facilitates the process.
• Manufacturing activities do not require an industrial license except for a few industries whose operations pose health, environmental, and safety concerns such as the manufacture of firearms, ammunition, chemical and biological weapons, explosives, and those involving hazardous waste and radioactive materials.
• The Companies Act allows for registration of external companies. The Act defines an external company as a body corporate outside Malawi, which establishes or maintains an established place of business in Malawi. Incorporation of the company with assistance from a lawyer and takes maximum of 7 working days. The investment licence takes 10 calendar days when approved by the Investment Approval Committee.

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