{"id":13166,"date":"2024-09-05T03:05:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegeguide.co.za\/?page_id=13166"},"modified":"2024-09-05T03:05:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T03:05:42","slug":"how-to-register-a-trading-company-in-namibia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/how-to-register-a-trading-company-in-namibia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Register A Trading Company In Namibia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Trading Company?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trading companies are businesses working with different kinds of products which are sold for consumer, business, or government purposes. Trading companies buy a specialized range of products, maintain a stock or a shop, and deliver products to customers.<\/p><div id=\"forms-4196656207\" class=\"forms-atf forms-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where to Register a Company\/Business in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the Ministry of Finance (registration for VAT and Company Tax)<\/li><li>the Ministry of Labour.<\/li><li>the Ministry of Home Affairs (work permits, visas, etc.)<\/li><li>the Social Security Commission.<\/li><li>NAMFISA.<\/li><li>BIPA<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Register A Trading Company In Namibia<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Companies, Private Companies and NGOs require Memorandum and Articles of Association that need to be certified by a Notary Public who is a member of the legal profession. Therefore applicants applying for any of the business entities are encouraged to use the services of legal practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forms for Close Corporations (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NDU5LmhvdGxpbms=\">CC8<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NDUyLmhvdGxpbms=\">CC1<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NDUzLmhvdGxpbms=\">CC2<\/a>) and Defensive Names (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTYzLmhvdGxpbms==\">CM5<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTY2LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM8<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTY3LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM8A<\/a>) are available at all offices of the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development (MITSMED) country-wide and at the Namibia Chambers of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and its branches at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Procedure to register a Trading Compan<\/strong>y in Namibia<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Submit name application\/reservation form&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTYzLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM5<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reserve a name online<\/a><\/li><li>Upon approval, you may apply for a Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate to Commence Business. This requires the submission of the following documents:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Memorandum and article of Association in triplicate of forms&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTYxLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM3<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTYyLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM4<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NjA1LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM44B<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NjA2LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM44C<\/a>.<\/li><li>Copy of approved name on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTYzLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM5<\/a><\/li><li>Notice of postal and registered address on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTgyLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM22<\/a><\/li><li>List of Directors, Auditors and public Officers on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTg4LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM29<\/a><\/li><li>Appointment of an Auditor on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NTkwLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM31<\/a><\/li><li>Application of Certificate of Registration of memorandum of External Company&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NjA4LmhvdGxpbms=\">CM46<\/a><\/li><li>Request for submission of additional Copies on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bipa.na\/?wpdmact=process&amp;did=NjEzLmhvdGxpbms=\">CM51<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ\u2019s)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I open a company for trading in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trading business can&nbsp;be carried out by any form of entity, i.e., by sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP), company, etc. Depending upon the type of entity, incorporation is to be done. A sole proprietorship concern does not require any specific legal incorporation under any law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can I register a business before I start trading in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although you cannot simply reserve a company name for yourself without first registering your company&nbsp;with Companies House, if you are not quite ready to start trading yet, you could consider forming your company and leaving it in a \u2018dormant\u2019 state until you are ready to commence trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long does it take to register a business in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How long does it take to register a Trademark in Namibia? Trademark registration process takes minimum 6 month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can you register a company and not trade in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dormant company is simply a company that is \u2018not trading\u2019, so if you register your company under your chosen name and don\u2019t start trading right away, you can leave it in its dormant state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is meant by registered company in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A registered company is an organisation which is formed and registered with the appropriate statutory authority of the country as a \u2018company or corporation\u2019 in accordance with the corporate and securities law of that country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I get a work visa for Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A signed and completed application form.<\/li><li>A passport that\u2019s valid for at least three months beyond the projected expiration of the work permit.<\/li><li>Two passport photographs.<\/li><li>A letter from the employing company in Namibia.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are bodies of registration in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registering Body means the Qualifications Authority or a body responsible for registering persons as registered training organisations under a corresponding law; Sample 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does registering a company protect the name in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registering a company name does not automatically protect it by trade mark law. Similarly, if you register a trade mark, you may not necessarily be able to register it as a limited company name. Companies House registers companies and the Intellectual Property Office registers trade marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is it easy to register a company in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registering your business with Companies House is easy. You can either do this directly via the Companies House web incorporation service or by filing a paper application. You could also choose to go via your accountant or you could use the professional services of a formations agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens after you register a company in Namibia?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After registration your company must within two months issue each shareholder with a Share certificate. A share certificate is evidence of each shareholder\u2019s title to their shares. 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