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Tech Without Borders – Malawi

The Malawi Business Registration System has been designed as a fully online registration system that facilitates online registration, name and business searches, change of information relating to any registered business or company, filing of annual returns and other processes under the Business Registration Act of the Laws of Malawi

September 24, 2025
Tech Without Borders – Malawi

Digitisation of services in any country increases accessibility and brings the convenience of automation, something that has long been needed. In Malawi, the Department of the Registrar introduced automation of services and payments to enhance service delivery for citizens, and since 2022, significant improvements have been achieved.

The  platform now has over 86,000 registered users and has processed more than 171,000 applications. Some of its key features include:

Online Services: Citizens can access all business registration services through the platform. They simply fill out an online form and, upon submission and payment, download the respective permit.

Single Sign-On (SSO): With one account—a single username and password—citizens can seamlessly access Malawi Business Registration services.

Convenience: The platform allows users to access services and make payments from anywhere, offering the comfort and efficiency that modern service delivery demands.

Conclusion

Overall, the MBRS system has significantly improved service delivery by providing citizens with easy access to quality business support services through the automation of business registration, license payments and renewals.

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