Licensing Regime

Licensing directives stipulate minimum requirements to operate in the banking sector. The table below briefly summarizes some of the requirements for each type of banking institution. Applicants are, however, advised to read through the applicable directives to fully understand all the requirements.

EntityApplication FeeMinimum CapitalGovernanceDuration
BankKwacha equivalent of USD5000MK10 billionBoard of Directors and Senior ManagementPerpetual