At Mayet & Associates, we help clients navigate the Registrar of Companies, Revenue Service Lesotho (RSL), and relevant ministries. Here is the typical company registration process:

1. Name Reservation

Submit at least three proposed company names to the Registrar of Companies. A name that is not misleading or identical to an existing entity will be approved.

2. Draft Incorporation Documents

This includes:

• Articles of Incorporation 

• Consent of directors and shareholders

• Share certificates

3. Lodgment and Registration

File the signed documents with the Registrar of Companies. Once approved, you’ll receive a Certificate of Incorporation and company number.

4. Tax Registration

All companies must register with the RSL for:

• Income Tax

• VAT (if turnover exceeds the threshold)

• PAYE for employee salaries

5. Business License Application

Apply through the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Some sectors, such as telecommunications, also require sector-specific permits.

6. Bank Account Opening

Once the company is incorporated, open a corporate bank account in Lesotho. A tax clearance certificate may be required.

7. Post-Registration Compliance

Company registration is just the first step. Lesotho law requires ongoing compliance, including:

• Annual Return Filing

• Maintenance of company registers

• Appointment of auditors (where applicable)

• Compliance with the Financial Intelligence Act & Money Laundering Act

• Tax clearance for government tenders or investment opportunities

Our firm also advises on exchange control regulations for foreign companies repatriating funds from Lesotho.

8. Required Documents

Here’s what you’ll typically need to register a company:

• Certified copies of IDs or passports of directors/shareholders

• Proof of address for each director

• Proposed company name

• Details of shareholding and company structure

• MOI and Articles of Association (we draft these for you)

9. Timeframes and Estimated Costs

With professional assistance, the registration process typically takes 5–10 working days. Timeframes vary depending on sector and documentation readiness. We offer transparent, fixed-fee packages tailored for startups, NGOs, and multinational investors.

10. Why Choose Mayet & Associates?

• Dual presence in Maseru and Bloemfontein for cross-border capability

• Experienced in corporate structuring, compliance and investment law

• Trusted by multinational corporations, NGOs, and SMEs

• Fast, responsive and legally accurate service

• We liaise directly with regulators and government departments

11. Book a Consultation Today

Our team is ready to assist with:

• Full company registration in Lesotho

• Tax and business license applications

• Legal compliance and corporate governance

• Cross-border company structuring

📍 Visit our offices in Maseru 
📞 Call us +266 2231 2101
📧 Email: admin@mayet.law 

Let us help you turn your business idea into a legally compliant, operational company in Lesotho.7.