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Doing Business 2014: Zambia Summary

Core Content

Doing Business 2014 is an annual report by the World Bank and International Finance Corporation that assesses the ease of doing business across 189 economies. It evaluates regulations affecting 11 areas of the business life cycle, including starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency, and employing workers.

Key Indicators for Zambia

Main Points

• Ease of Doing Business Index: Zambia ranked 83 out of 189 economies in 2014, showing a slight improvement from its 2013 rank of 90. The Distance to Frontier (DTF) increased by 1.58 points to 64.58.
• Comparative Performance: The report provides data for comparator economies (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa) to allow for meaningful comparison. It also includes the global best performers for each indicator.
• Methodology: The indicators measure the procedures, time, and cost required to start a business. They assume that the business is a limited liability company, located in the largest business city, and is 100% domestically owned. The ranking is based on a simple average of percentile rankings across the 10 topics.
• Data Collection: The data is current as of June 1, 2013, except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2012.
• Limitations: The report does not directly assess factors like infrastructure quality, proximity to large markets, or government transparency, which are also important for business operations.

Business Registration Reforms in Zambia

• DB2009: Revamping of the company registry and the introduction of a one-stop shop significantly reduced the time required to start a business.
• DB2011: Zambia eliminated the minimum capital requirement, making it easier for entrepreneurs to register businesses.
• DB2014: Zambia made starting a business easier by raising the threshold at which value added tax registration is required.

Procedures for Starting a Business in Zambia

Key Findings

• Ease of Doing Business: The index ranks Zambia 83rd globally, indicating a moderate level of ease for local entrepreneurs to start and run a business.
• Distance to Frontier (DTF): The DTF for Zambia increased by 1.58 points, suggesting progress toward best practices in business regulation.
• Comparative Performance: Zambia performs better than some comparator economies but lags behind others, particularly in areas like getting electricity and resolving insolvency.
• Regulatory Improvements: Zambia has made some improvements in business registration, such as eliminating minimum capital requirements and streamlining procedures through a one-stop shop.
• Challenges: Despite improvements, challenges remain in areas like paying taxes and enforcing contracts, where Zambia ranks lower compared to other economies.

Conclusion

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the business environment in Zambia, highlighting both the progress made and the areas that require further reform. By comparing Zambia's performance with other economies, it offers insights into the effectiveness of regulatory changes and the potential for improvement. The data supports policymakers in designing reforms that can enhance the business climate and promote economic growth.