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Zambia

Investor's Permit

Min. Investment

$150,000

Processing Time

4-6 weeks

Visa-Free Access

72 countries

Program Type

investor visa

About This Program

Zambia's Investor's Permit offers one of the faster processing times in Africa - typically 4-6 weeks for initial review. The permit provides a pathway to permanent residency after just 3 continuous years. Zambia's economy is anchored by copper mining but diversifying into agriculture, tourism, and renewable energy. The country is known for political stability and peaceful democratic transitions - a rarity that gives investors confidence. Lusaka is a growing capital with improving infrastructure, while Livingstone (near Victoria Falls) is a major tourism hub with strong hospitality investment opportunities.

Investment Options

New business establishment ($250K)Joining existing company ($150K)

Key Benefits

Fast processing (4-6 weeks)
Permanent residency after 3 years
Politically stable with peaceful power transitions
English-speaking
Victoria Falls and world-class safari tourism
Growing mining and agriculture sectors

Requirements

$250,000 for new businesses or $150,000 to join existing company
Business plan demonstrating viability
Clean criminal record
Proof of source of funds
Registration with Zambia Development Agency

Lifestyle & Living

Zambia offers the authentic African experience - Victoria Falls, South Luangwa National Park (one of the best safari destinations in Africa), Lake Kariba, and the Lower Zambezi. Lusaka is a friendly, manageable capital. The cost of living is low, the people are welcoming, and the pace of life allows for genuine quality of living.

Tax Benefits

Zambia's corporate tax is 30% standard, with reduced rates for farming (10%), non-traditional exports (15%), and manufacturing (30% with various deductions). Multi-facility economic zones offer reduced tax rates of 0% for the first 5 years. Capital gains tax is 20%.

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