Resources for American Companies

What can the Embassy do for you?

We can help you to explore the Zambian market and provide practical advice, market intelligence, and an introduction to useful contacts. We also provide tender and market opportunities.

Finding the Right Business Partner in Zambia: Contact the nearest U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) office in your city for assistance.

For more information, please contact us at commerciallusaka@state.gov.

Direct Line to American Business Program.

Other Services include:

• Gold Key Services – We schedule meetings with pre-qualified companies who are ready to talk business with you.
• International Partner Search (IPS) - A pre-screened list of potential trading partners can be delivered to you in 15 business days.
• International Company Profile (ICP): A service to use before starting business relations to assure good and transparent transactions. The Embassy will provide a recommendation on the suitability of the profiled company as a business partner.
• Contact list: A product/sector specific list of local companies can be delivered to you in 15 business days.

These services can be accessed through the USEAC in your area.

General Guides

• Country Commercial Guide

Zambian Government Agency Links

• Zambia Development Agency
• Zambia Revenue Authority
• Zambia Central Statistical Office
• National Council for Construction
• Patents and Companies Registration Agency

Tenders listed at the COMESA website: http://promis-zm.comesa.int/welcome

Tender procedures at the Zambia Public Procurement Agency: http://www.ppa.org.zm