PACRA Business Name Registration BN1

What it's for

The BN1 form is the official application used to register a new business name with the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) in Zambia.

Who needs it

Anyone starting a sole proprietorship, partnership or small trading business who needs a registered business name for a bank account, tender or licence.

• Official latest version, updated July 2026
• Delivered as a PDF on WhatsApp in about 30 seconds
• Print-ready A4, works on any phone