Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Eswatini (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types, incorporation and compliance | Company formation in Eswatini is governed by the Companies Act, 2009, administered by the Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade. The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle. | |
| Governing company law | Companies Act, 2009 (replacing the Companies Act of 1912)Companies Act, 2009 | |
| Registration authority | Registrar of Companies, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and TradeCompanies Act, 2009 | |
| Private company (Pty Ltd) | Most common entity — has share capital, restricts share transfers, and prohibits public offer of sharesCompanies Act, 2009 | |
| Public company (Ltd) | Company that may offer shares to the public; subject to additional disclosure and governance requirementsCompanies Act, 2009 | |
| Other vehicles | External (branch of foreign) company, sole proprietorship, partnership, and non-profit associationCompanies Act, 2009 | |
| Minimum directors | At least one director |
Company formation in Eswatini is governed by the Companies Act, 2009, administered by the Registrar of Companies under the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade. The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle.
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| Minimum share capital | No statutory minimum share capital prescribed for a private companyCompanies Act, 2009 |
| Core incorporation documents | Memorandum and Articles of Association lodged with the Registrar of Companies, plus prescribed registration formsCompanies Act, 2009 |
| Incorporation steps | Name reservation, prepare and lodge Memorandum & Articles, register with the Registrar of Companies, then obtain a Trading Licence and register for tax (TIN/VAT) and ENPFCompanies Act, 2009 / Trading Licences Order |
| Typical timeline and cost | Generally a few weeks; registration fees are modest, but figures vary — confirm current Registrar fee scheduleCompanies Act, 2009 |
| Core annual compliance | File annual returns with the Registrar, maintain statutory records, prepare audited financial statements, hold an AGM, and renew the Trading LicenceCompanies Act, 2009 |
| Tax registration on formation | New companies must obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number from the ERS and register for VAT if turnover meets the thresholdIncome Tax Order, 1975 / Value Added Tax Act, 2011 |
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