{
 "version": "2026-11-07",
 "updated": "2026-11-07",
 "services": [
  {
   "id": "passport",
   "slug": "passport",
   "name": {
    "en": "Passport (ePassport)",
    "ny": "Pasipoti (ePassport)"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
    "ny": "Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Apply online at epassport.gov.mw, then attend a registration centre for fingerprints.",
    "ny": "Funsirani pa epassport.gov.mw, kenako pitani ku malo olembetsera kuti mutengedwe zala."
   },
   "offices": "immigration",
   "payment_methods": [
    "passport.pay_mobile",
    "passport.pay_counter"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "ePassport portal",
      "ny": "Tsamba la ePassport"
     },
     "url": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
    },
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "Department of Immigration",
      "ny": "Department of Immigration"
     },
     "url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "new",
     "slug": "new-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "New passport (36 pages, normal)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti watsopano (masamba 36, wamba)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "First passport for an adult.",
      "ny": "Pasipoti woyamba wa munthu wamkulu."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o36.normal"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.identity",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.oath",
      "passport.dc",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.validity",
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "new-express",
     "slug": "express-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "New passport (36 pages, express)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti watsopano (masamba 36, mwachangu)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Faster service at a higher fee.",
      "ny": "Ntchito yachangu pa malipiro okwera."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o36.express"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.identity",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.oath",
      "passport.dc",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "renewal",
     "slug": "passport-renewal-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Renewal (36 pages, normal)",
      "ny": "Kukonzanso (masamba 36, wamba)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "The fee tables list one price for a 36-page passport; renewals are not priced separately.",
      "ny": "Matebulo a malipiro ali ndi mtengo umodzi wa pasipoti wa masamba 36; kukonzanso kulibe mtengo wosiyana."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o36.normal"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms1",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.old",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "renewal-express",
     "slug": "express-passport-renewal-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Renewal (36 pages, express)",
      "ny": "Kukonzanso (masamba 36, mwachangu)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "The fee tables list one price for a 36-page passport; renewals are not priced separately.",
      "ny": "Matebulo a malipiro ali ndi mtengo umodzi wa pasipoti wa masamba 36; kukonzanso kulibe mtengo wosiyana."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o36.express"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms1",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.old",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "lost",
     "slug": "lost-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Lost or damaged passport",
      "ny": "Pasipoti wotayika kapena wowonongeka"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Get a police report first.",
      "ny": "Tengani lipoti la polisi poyamba."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o36.lost"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.police",
      "passport.lost_form",
      "passport.forms1",
      "passport.photos1",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "child",
     "slug": "child-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Child's passport (normal)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti wa mwana (wamba)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "For children under 10; valid 5 years.",
      "ny": "Kwa ana osapitirira zaka 10; umagwira zaka 5."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.minor.normal"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.consent",
      "passport.parent_docs",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.validity_child",
      "passport.apply_early"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "child-express",
     "slug": "express-child-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Child's passport (express)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti wa mwana (mwachangu)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Faster service for a child's passport.",
      "ny": "Ntchito yachangu ya pasipoti wa mwana."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.minor.express"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.consent",
      "passport.parent_docs",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.validity_child",
      "passport.apply_early"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "48-page",
     "slug": "48-page-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "48-page passport (normal)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti wa masamba 48 (wamba)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "More pages, for frequent travellers.",
      "ny": "Masamba ambiri, kwa oyenda pafupipafupi."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o48.normal"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.identity",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.oath",
      "passport.dc",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "48-page-express",
     "slug": "express-48-page-passport-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "48-page passport (express)",
      "ny": "Pasipoti wa masamba 48 (mwachangu)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "More pages, faster service.",
      "ny": "Masamba ambiri, ntchito yachangu."
     },
     "fees": [
      "passport.o48.express"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "passport.forms2",
      "passport.photos2",
      "passport.identity",
      "passport.national_id",
      "passport.oath",
      "passport.dc",
      "passport.attest"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_form",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_book"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "passport.step_bio"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "passport.step_track",
       "link": "https://epassport.gov.mw/Services/TrackApplication"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "passport.apply_early",
      "passport.time_normal"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "national-id",
   "slug": "national-id",
   "name": {
    "en": "National ID",
    "ny": "Chiphaso cha unzika (National ID)"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "National Registration Bureau (NRB)",
    "ny": "National Registration Bureau (NRB)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Apply in person at the NRB office in your District Council.",
    "ny": "Funsirani nokha ku ofesi ya NRB ku District Council kwanu."
   },
   "offices": "nrb",
   "payment_methods": [
    "nrb.pay_treasury",
    "nrb.pay_nbs",
    "nrb.no_extra"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "National Registration Bureau",
      "ny": "National Registration Bureau"
     },
     "url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "first",
     "slug": "national-id-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "First National ID",
      "ny": "Chiphaso choyamba"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "For Malawian citizens aged 16 and older.",
      "ny": "Kwa nzika za Malawi za zaka 16 kupita m'mwamba."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.id.first"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.id.eligible",
      "nrb.id.nr1",
      "nrb.id.citizenship",
      "nrb.id.biometrics"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "nrb.prereg"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Go to the NRB District Registration Office with form NR1 and your proof of citizenship; your fingerprints and photo are taken.",
        "ny": "Pitani ku ofesi ya NRB ndi fomu NR1 ndi umboni wa unzika; mumatengedwa zala ndi chithunzi."
       },
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.card_30"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.card_30"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.no_extra"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "replacement",
     "slug": "national-id-replacement-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Replacement (lost, damaged or expired)",
      "ny": "Kusintha (chotayika, chowonongeka kapena chotha ntchito)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Get a police report first if your ID was lost.",
      "ny": "Tengani lipoti la polisi poyamba ngati chiphaso chinatayika."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.id.replace"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.id.police",
      "nrb.id.oldcard",
      "nrb.id.nr1",
      "nrb.id.nr6"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "If the ID was lost, report it at a police station and get a police report.",
        "ny": "Ngati chiphaso chinatayika, nenani ku polisi ndi kutenga lipoti."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Swear form NR6 before a Commissioner for Oaths.",
        "ny": "Lumbirani fomu NR6 pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Take NR1, NR6 and the police report or old card to the NRB office, and pay the fee at the Treasury Cashier or through NBS Bank.",
        "ny": "Tengani NR1, NR6 ndi lipoti la polisi kapena chiphaso chakale ku ofesi ya NRB, ndipo lipirani ku Treasury Cashier kapena kudzera ku NBS Bank."
       },
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.pay_nbs"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.waiver",
      "nrb.no_extra"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "amend",
     "slug": "national-id-change-details-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Change of details",
      "ny": "Kusintha zambiri"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "For example a change of name.",
      "ny": "Mwachitsanzo kusintha dzina."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.id.amend"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.id.change_proof",
      "nrb.id.nr1",
      "nrb.id.nr6"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Take your proof of the change, NR1 and NR6 to the NRB office and pay the fee.",
        "ny": "Tengani umboni wa kusinthako, NR1 ndi NR6 ku ofesi ya NRB ndipo lipirani."
       },
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.pay_treasury"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.no_extra"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "birth-certificate",
   "slug": "birth-certificate",
   "name": {
    "en": "Birth registration and certificate",
    "ny": "Kulembetsa kubadwa ndi satifiketi"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "National Registration Bureau (NRB)",
    "ny": "National Registration Bureau (NRB)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Register within six weeks: at the hospital before discharge, or at the District Registration Office or a post office.",
    "ny": "Lembetsani pasanathe masabata asanu ndi limodzi: ku chipatala musanatulutsidwe, kapena ku ofesi yolembetsera kapena positi ofesi."
   },
   "offices": "nrb",
   "payment_methods": [
    "nrb.pay_treasury",
    "nrb.no_extra"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "National Registration Bureau",
      "ny": "National Registration Bureau"
     },
     "url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "on-time",
     "slug": "birth-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Registration within 6 weeks",
      "ny": "Kulembetsa pasanathe masabata 6"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "The normal, free route.",
      "ny": "Njira yachizolowezi, yaulere."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.birth.ontime"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.birth.nr8",
      "nrb.birth.parents",
      "nrb.birth.village"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "In a hospital: complete form NR8 before the mother is discharged.",
        "ny": "Ku chipatala: dzazani fomu NR8 mayi asanatulutsidwe."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Outside a hospital: take NR8, signed by the Village Headman and a senior villager or cleric, to the District Registration Office or a post office.",
        "ny": "Kunja kwa chipatala: tengani NR8, yosainidwa ndi Mfumu ya mudzi ndi wamkulu wa mudzi kapena m'busa, ku ofesi yolembetsera kapena positi ofesi."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.birth_6weeks"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "late",
     "slug": "late-birth-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Late registration (after 6 weeks)",
      "ny": "Kulembetsa mochedwa (patatha masabata 6)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "A penalty fee applies.",
      "ny": "Pali chilango cha ndalama."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.birth.late"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.birth.nr8",
      "nrb.birth.late_proof",
      "nrb.birth.parents"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Take NR8 with the hospital notification of birth (or the Village Headman's verification) to the District Registration Office, and pay the late fee.",
        "ny": "Tengani NR8 ndi chikalata cha chipatala (kapena chitsimikizo cha Mfumu ya mudzi) ku ofesi yolembetsera, ndipo lipirani chilango."
       },
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.pay_treasury"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.birth_6weeks",
      "nrb.no_extra"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "replacement",
     "slug": "birth-certificate-replacement-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Replacement certificate",
      "ny": "Kusintha satifiketi"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "If the certificate was lost or damaged.",
      "ny": "Ngati satifiketi inatayika kapena kuwonongeka."
     },
     "fees": [
      "nrb.birth.replace"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "nrb.birth.old_cert"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Ask at the NRB District Registration Office and pay the fee.",
        "ny": "Funsani ku ofesi ya NRB yolembetsera ndipo lipirani."
       },
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "nrb.pay_treasury"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "nrb.no_extra"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "business-name",
   "slug": "business-name",
   "name": {
    "en": "Business name registration",
    "ny": "Kulembetsa dzina la bizinesi"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
    "ny": "Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Fully online on the Malawi Business Registration System (MBRS).",
    "ny": "Pa intaneti kokha pa Malawi Business Registration System (MBRS)."
   },
   "offices": "cripc",
   "payment_methods": [
    "cripc.pay"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "Create an MBRS account",
      "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti ya MBRS"
     },
     "url": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
    },
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "CRIPC services",
      "ny": "Ntchito za CRIPC"
     },
     "url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "sole",
     "slug": "sole-proprietor-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Sole proprietor",
      "ny": "Mwini m'modzi"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "One owner trading under a business name.",
      "ny": "Mwini m'modzi wochita malonda pansi pa dzina la bizinesi."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.sole"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.tpin_first",
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.name",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Register a TPIN with MRA first (free).",
        "ny": "Lembetsani TPIN ku MRA poyamba (kwaulere)."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "mra.free",
       "link": "https://www.mra.mw/"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.successor",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "partnership",
     "slug": "partnership-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Partnership (no agreement)",
      "ny": "Mgwirizano (popanda chikalata)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "2 to 20 partners.",
      "ny": "Ochita mgwirizano 2 mpaka 20."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.partnership"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.partners",
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.name",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.successor",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "partnership-agreement",
     "slug": "partnership-with-agreement-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Partnership (with agreement)",
      "ny": "Mgwirizano (ndi chikalata)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Attach your partnership agreement.",
      "ny": "Phatikizani chikalata cha mgwirizano wanu."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.partnership_agreement"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.partners",
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.name",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.successor",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "company",
   "slug": "company",
   "name": {
    "en": "Company incorporation",
    "ny": "Kulembetsa kampani"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)",
    "ny": "Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Fully online on MBRS.",
    "ny": "Pa intaneti kokha pa MBRS."
   },
   "offices": "cripc",
   "payment_methods": [
    "cripc.pay"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "Create an MBRS account",
      "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti ya MBRS"
     },
     "url": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
    },
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "CRIPC services",
      "ny": "Ntchito za CRIPC"
     },
     "url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/services"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "private",
     "slug": "private-company-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Private limited company",
      "ny": "Kampani ya private limited"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "1 to 50 shareholders.",
      "ny": "Eni magawo 1 mpaka 50."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.private"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.company_name",
      "cripc.company_people",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.memarts",
      "cripc.capital",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.time_company",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "single",
     "slug": "single-member-company-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Single member company",
      "ny": "Kampani ya munthu m'modzi"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "One person is shareholder and director.",
      "ny": "Munthu m'modzi ndi mwini magawo ndi wotsogolera."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.single"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.company_name",
      "cripc.single_person",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.capital",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.time_company",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "guarantee",
     "slug": "company-limited-by-guarantee-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Company limited by guarantee",
      "ny": "Kampani ya limited by guarantee"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Often used by non-profit organisations.",
      "ny": "Nthawi zambiri imagwiritsidwa ntchito ndi mabungwe osapanga phindu."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.guarantee"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.company_name",
      "cripc.guarantee_people",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.time_company",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "public",
     "slug": "public-company-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Public limited company",
      "ny": "Kampani ya public limited"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "At least 3 shareholders and 3 directors.",
      "ny": "Eni magawo atatu ndi otsogolera atatu."
     },
     "fees": [
      "cripc.public"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "cripc.account",
      "cripc.company_name",
      "cripc.public_people",
      "cripc.address",
      "cripc.memarts",
      "cripc.capital",
      "cripc.sign"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Create one MBRS account with your National ID (or permit / passport) and email.",
        "ny": "Tsegulani akaunti imodzi ya MBRS ndi chiphaso chanu (kapena chilolezo / pasipoti) ndi imelo."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://accounts.mbrs.gov.mw/auth/registration"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Fill in the online application and sign it online.",
        "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo saina pa intaneti."
       },
       "mode": "online"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.pay"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "cripc.updates"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "cripc.time_company",
      "cripc.updates"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "tpin",
   "slug": "tpin",
   "name": {
    "en": "MRA TPIN (tax registration)",
    "ny": "TPIN ya MRA (kulembetsa msonkho)"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)",
    "ny": "Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Free. Register online on Msonkho Online or at an MRA office.",
    "ny": "Kwaulere. Lembetsani pa Msonkho Online kapena ku ofesi ya MRA."
   },
   "offices": "mra",
   "payment_methods": [
    "mra.free"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "Malawi Revenue Authority",
      "ny": "Malawi Revenue Authority"
     },
     "url": "https://www.mra.mw/"
    },
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "MRA TIN application guide (PDF)",
      "ny": "Buku la MRA lofunsira TIN (PDF)"
     },
     "url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/MSONKHO_ONLINE_TIN_APPLICATION.pdf"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "individual",
     "slug": "tpin-registration-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "TPIN for an individual or business owner",
      "ny": "TPIN ya munthu kapena mwini bizinesi"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Needed before you register a business name.",
      "ny": "Imafunika musanalembetse dzina la bizinesi."
     },
     "fees": [
      "mra.tpin"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "mra.email",
      "mra.id",
      "mra.details",
      "mra.trn"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "mra.online",
       "link": "https://www.mra.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "in_person",
       "fact": "mra.paper"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "mra.pilot",
      "mra.callcentre"
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "heslgb-loan",
   "slug": "heslgb-loan",
   "name": {
    "en": "HESLGB student loan application",
    "ny": "Kufunsira ngongole ya ophunzira ya HESLGB"
   },
   "authority": {
    "en": "Higher Education Students' Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB)",
    "ny": "Higher Education Students' Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB)"
   },
   "summary": {
    "en": "Online only, on SFMIS, during the yearly application window.",
    "ny": "Pa intaneti kokha, pa SFMIS, nthawi yofunsira ya chaka chilichonse."
   },
   "offices": "heslgb",
   "payment_methods": [
    "heslgb.pay_mobile"
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "SFMIS application portal",
      "ny": "Tsamba lofunsira la SFMIS"
     },
     "url": "https://sfmis.heslgb.mw/"
    },
    {
     "label": {
      "en": "HESLGB",
      "ny": "HESLGB"
     },
     "url": "https://heslgb.mw/"
    }
   ],
   "variants": [
    {
     "id": "first-year",
     "slug": "student-loan-application-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "First-year student",
      "ny": "Wophunzira wa chaka choyamba"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Selected to start an accredited degree.",
      "ny": "Wosankhidwa kuyamba digiri yovomerezeka."
     },
     "fees": [
      "heslgb.fee"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "heslgb.national_id",
      "heslgb.admission",
      "heslgb.guarantor_form",
      "heslgb.guarantor_id",
      "heslgb.affidavit",
      "heslgb.msce",
      "heslgb.online_only"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Apply on SFMIS during the window and upload every document.",
        "ny": "Funsirani pa SFMIS nthawi yofunsira ndipo ikani zikalata zonse."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://sfmis.heslgb.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Get the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths (at the DC's office or Magistrate's Court).",
        "ny": "Lumbirani affidavit pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths (ku ofesi ya DC kapena bwalo la Magistrate)."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.appeal_2026"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "heslgb.window_2026",
      "heslgb.annual"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "continuing",
     "slug": "continuing-student-loan-application-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "Continuing student",
      "ny": "Wophunzira wopitiriza"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "Already studying and passed to the next year.",
      "ny": "Mukuphunzira kale ndipo mwakhoza kupita chaka chotsatira."
     },
     "fees": [
      "heslgb.fee"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "heslgb.national_id",
      "heslgb.guarantor_form",
      "heslgb.guarantor_id",
      "heslgb.affidavit",
      "heslgb.msce",
      "heslgb.online_only"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Apply on SFMIS during the window and upload every document.",
        "ny": "Funsirani pa SFMIS nthawi yofunsira ndipo ikani zikalata zonse."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://sfmis.heslgb.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Get the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths (at the DC's office or Magistrate's Court).",
        "ny": "Lumbirani affidavit pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths (ku ofesi ya DC kapena bwalo la Magistrate)."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.appeal_2026"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "heslgb.annual",
      "heslgb.appeal_2026"
     ]
    },
    {
     "id": "odel",
     "slug": "odel-student-loan-application-cost",
     "name": {
      "en": "ODeL (distance learning) student",
      "ny": "Wophunzira wa ODeL (patali)"
     },
     "summary": {
      "en": "From 2026/27 all ODeL students apply through the standard process.",
      "ny": "Kuyambira 2026/27 ophunzira onse a ODeL amafunsira mwa njira yachizolowezi."
     },
     "fees": [
      "heslgb.fee"
     ],
     "requirements": [
      "heslgb.national_id",
      "heslgb.msce",
      "heslgb.guarantor_form",
      "heslgb.guarantor_id",
      "heslgb.affidavit",
      "heslgb.online_only"
     ],
     "steps": [
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Apply on SFMIS during the window and upload every document.",
        "ny": "Funsirani pa SFMIS nthawi yofunsira ndipo ikani zikalata zonse."
       },
       "mode": "online",
       "link": "https://sfmis.heslgb.mw/"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.pay_mobile"
      },
      {
       "text": {
        "en": "Get the affidavit sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths (at the DC's office or Magistrate's Court).",
        "ny": "Lumbirani affidavit pamaso pa Commissioner for Oaths (ku ofesi ya DC kapena bwalo la Magistrate)."
       },
       "mode": "in_person"
      },
      {
       "mode": "online",
       "fact": "heslgb.appeal_2026"
      }
     ],
     "facts": [
      "heslgb.annual"
     ]
    }
   ]
  }
 ],
 "facts": {
  "passport.validity": {
   "text": {
    "en": "An ordinary passport is valid for 10 years.",
    "ny": "Pasipoti wamba umagwira ntchito zaka 10."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.validity_child": {
   "text": {
    "en": "A child passport is valid for 5 years and is issued to children under 10.",
    "ny": "Pasipoti wa mwana umagwira ntchito zaka 5 ndipo umaperekedwa kwa ana osapitirira zaka 10."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/types-of-passport/",
   "source_title": "Types of passport, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.apply_early": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Immigration advises applying at least 20 days before you travel, and not booking travel before your passport is ready.",
    "ny": "Immigration ikulangiza kufunsira patatsala masiku 20 musanayende, ndipo musakonzekere ulendo pasipoti isanakonzeke."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/",
   "source_title": "Passports, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.time_normal": {
   "text": {
    "en": "MBC reported a processing time of 10 days for ordinary passports after the March 2024 fee cut.",
    "ny": "MBC inanena kuti pasipoti wamba umatenga masiku 10 kukonzedwa pambuyo pochepetsa malipiro mu March 2024."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "News report; Immigration has not published processing times on its site.",
    "ny": "Nkhani ya wailesi; Immigration sinafalitse nthawi yokonza pa tsamba lake."
   },
   "source_url": "https://mbc.mw/dept-of-immigration-resumes-passport-printing/",
   "source_title": "MBC (13 March 2024): Dept of Immigration resumes passport printing",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "passport.pay_mobile": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Online applicants can pay by mobile money or bank deposit (as reported when the ePassport system launched).",
    "ny": "Ofunsira pa intaneti angalipire pa mobile money kapena kuika ku banki (monga zinanenedwera pamene ePassport inayamba)."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "News report; the official ePassport portal could not be reached to confirm which providers are accepted.",
    "ny": "Nkhani; sitinathe kufika pa tsamba la ePassport kuti titsimikize opereka ntchito ovomerezeka."
   },
   "source_url": "https://itweb.africa/article/malawi-introduces-e-passports/RgeVDMPRbXLvKJN3",
   "source_title": "ITWeb Africa (September 2025): Malawi introduces e-passports",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "passport.pay_counter": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Under the older in-person process, the fee was paid at the bank counter inside the Immigration offices.",
    "ny": "Pa njira yakale yopita nokha, malipiro ankaperekedwa ku banki yomwe ili mkati mwa maofesi a Immigration."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "From the older passport process page; confirm at the office.",
    "ny": "Kuchokera patsamba lakale; tsimikizani ku ofesi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/passports/passport-process/",
   "source_title": "Passport process, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "passport.step_form": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Fill in the online form and upload your passport-size photo and documents.",
    "ny": "Dzazani fomu pa intaneti ndipo ikani chithunzi ndi zikalata zanu."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.epassport.gov.mw/pre-registration-ui/",
   "source_title": "ePassport pre-registration, Malawi ePassport portal",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.step_book": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Choose a nearby registration centre and time slot, then download your acknowledgment receipt.",
    "ny": "Sankhani malo olembetsera pafupi ndi nthawi, kenako tsitsani lisiti yotsimikizira."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.epassport.gov.mw/pre-registration-ui/",
   "source_title": "ePassport pre-registration, Malawi ePassport portal",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.step_bio": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Attend your appointment for biometric verification; the e-passport is issued after verification.",
    "ny": "Pitani pa nthawi yanu kuti mutengedwe zala; e-pasipoti imaperekedwa pambuyo potsimikizira."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.epassport.gov.mw/pre-registration-ui/",
   "source_title": "ePassport pre-registration, Malawi ePassport portal",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.step_offline": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Or download the offline form for your location, fill it in, and hand it in at the nearest registration centre.",
    "ny": "Kapena tsitsani fomu ya pa pepala ya kwanu, idzazeni, ndipo ipititseni ku malo olembetsera apafupi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.epassport.gov.mw/pre-registration-ui/",
   "source_title": "ePassport pre-registration, Malawi ePassport portal",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "passport.step_track": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Check your application status online.",
    "ny": "Onani momwe pempho lanu likuyendera pa intaneti."
   },
   "source_url": "https://immigration.gov.mw/track-application/",
   "source_title": "Track your ePassport application, Department of Immigration",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.pay_treasury": {
   "text": {
    "en": "NRB fees are paid at the Treasury Cashier.",
    "ny": "Malipiro a NRB amaperekedwa ku Treasury Cashier."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.pay_nbs": {
   "text": {
    "en": "ID fees can also be paid through NBS Bank: its mobile app, USSD, Bank Pafupi agents or bank tellers.",
    "ny": "Malipiro a chiphaso angaperekedwenso kudzera ku NBS Bank: pulogalamu yake ya foni, USSD, Bank Pafupi kapena ku kauntala ya banki."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/component/content/article/19-joomla/92-nrb-in-partnership",
   "source_title": "NRB in partnership with NBS Bank launch e-payment system",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.no_extra": {
   "text": {
    "en": "NRB says you should not pay extra fees to District Councils for NRB services.",
    "ny": "NRB ikuti musalipire ndalama zina ku District Council pa ntchito za NRB."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.waiver": {
   "text": {
    "en": "If the loss or damage was not your fault, the district registrar can recommend a replacement card without any fee.",
    "ny": "Ngati kutayika kapena kuwonongeka sikunali vuto lanu, district registrar angalimbikitse kuti mupatsidwe chiphaso chatsopano popanda malipiro."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NATIONAL-REGISTRATION-ACT.pdf",
   "source_title": "National Registration Act No. 13 of 2010 (NRB copy)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.prereg": {
   "text": {
    "en": "NRB's FAQ says you can pre-register online, but you must go to an NRB office for fingerprints and a photo.",
    "ny": "Mafunso a NRB akuti mungalembetse pa intaneti poyamba, koma muyenera kupita ku ofesi ya NRB kuti mutengedwe zala ndi chithunzi."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "Seen in a search summary of the FAQ; NRB does not give the pre-registration web address.",
    "ny": "Tinaziwona mwachidule pofufuza; NRB sinapereke adilesi ya pa intaneti."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/faqs/",
   "source_title": "Frequently asked questions, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "unverified"
  },
  "nrb.card_30": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Your card is issued after 30 days.",
    "ny": "Chiphaso chanu chimatuluka patatha masiku 30."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/index.php/pages/national-identity-registration-processes",
   "source_title": "National identity registration processes, National Registration Bureau",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "nrb.birth_6weeks": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Parents must register a birth within six weeks.",
    "ny": "Makolo ayenera kulembetsa kubadwa pasanathe masabata asanu ndi limodzi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.nrb.gov.mw/wp-content/uploads/file-listing/NATIONAL-REGISTRATION-ACT.pdf",
   "source_title": "National Registration Act No. 13 of 2010 (NRB copy)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.pay": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Pay online by mobile money, debit or credit card, or online banking from local banks.",
    "ny": "Lipirani pa intaneti ndi mobile money, khadi la debit kapena credit, kapena banki ya pa intaneti ya mabanki a kuno."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "CRIPC home page (former Registrar General's Department)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.updates": {
   "text": {
    "en": "You get email and SMS updates as your application moves, and the result arrives as a PDF.",
    "ny": "Mumalandira mauthenga a imelo ndi SMS pamene pempho lanu likuyenda, ndipo zotsatira zimabwera ngati PDF."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "CRIPC home page (former Registrar General's Department)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.successor": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Since 1 April 2026 the Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC) has taken over from the Registrar General's Department.",
    "ny": "Kuyambira 1 April 2026, Companies, Registrations and Intellectual Property Centre (CRIPC) yalowa m'malo mwa Registrar General's Department."
   },
   "source_url": "https://registrargeneral.gov.mw/",
   "source_title": "CRIPC home page (former Registrar General's Department)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "cripc.time_company": {
   "text": {
    "en": "MITC's 2026 investment guide gives 5 working days for company registration.",
    "ny": "Buku la MITC la 2026 likuti kulembetsa kampani kumatenga masiku 5 a ntchito."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "From MITC, not CRIPC.",
    "ny": "Kuchokera ku MITC, osati CRIPC."
   },
   "source_url": "https://mitc.mw/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Investment-Guide_MITC.pdf",
   "source_title": "MITC Investment Guide (2026)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.free": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Tax registration (TPIN) is free.",
    "ny": "Kulembetsa msonkho (TPIN) ndi kwaulere."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/GUIDE_FOR_SMALL_AND_MEDIUM_ENTEPRISES_(SMES)_2025_A5_Revised.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises (2025)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.online": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Register on Msonkho Online at mra.mw: click 'TIN Application', then 'Register Now', enter your email and a password, confirm the link MRA emails you, then fill in your details. MRA checks and approves it.",
    "ny": "Lembetsani pa Msonkho Online pa mra.mw: dinani 'TIN Application', kenako 'Register Now', lembani imelo ndi mawu achinsinsi, tsimikizani ulalo umene MRA ikutumizirani, kenako dzazani zambiri zanu. MRA imayang'ana ndi kuvomereza."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/MSONKHO_ONLINE_TIN_APPLICATION.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Msonkho Online TIN application leaflet",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.paper": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Or hand in the paper registration form at the Taxpayer Service section of your nearest MRA Domestic Taxes office.",
    "ny": "Kapena perekani fomu ya pepala ku Taxpayer Service ya ofesi ya MRA Domestic Taxes yapafupi."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/Income_Tax_VAT__TOT_Registration_Application_Form_2016.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA registration application form for Income Tax, VAT and Turnover Tax (2016)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "mra.pilot": {
   "text": {
    "en": "MRA's 2025 SME guide also says online registration was being piloted in Blantyre and Mzuzu, with manual registration elsewhere.",
    "ny": "Buku la MRA la 2025 likunenanso kuti kulembetsa pa intaneti kunali koyesera ku Blantyre ndi Mzuzu, ndipo kwina kumachitika pamanja."
   },
   "note": {
    "en": "The same guide says anyone can register on Msonkho Online. If the online form doesn't work for you, go to an MRA office.",
    "ny": "Buku lomweli likuti aliyense angalembetse pa Msonkho Online. Ngati fomu ya pa intaneti sikugwira ntchito, pitani ku ofesi ya MRA."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/GUIDE_FOR_SMALL_AND_MEDIUM_ENTEPRISES_(SMES)_2025_A5_Revised.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises (2025)",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "conflicting"
  },
  "mra.callcentre": {
   "text": {
    "en": "MRA call centre: toll-free 672, callcentre@mra.mw.",
    "ny": "Malo oimbira foni a MRA: 672 yaulere, callcentre@mra.mw."
   },
   "source_url": "https://www.mra.mw/assets/upload/downloads/MSONKHO_ONLINE_TIN_APPLICATION.pdf",
   "source_title": "MRA Msonkho Online TIN application leaflet",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.pay_mobile": {
   "text": {
    "en": "The application fee is paid by mobile money inside the online application (no more bank deposits).",
    "ny": "Malipiro ofunsira amaperekedwa ndi mobile money mkati mwa fomu ya pa intaneti (osatinso ku banki)."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20application%20window%20opening&gc=774306970648",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release: opening of the 2026/2027 loan application window",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.annual": {
   "text": {
    "en": "Applications are processed every year and are not renewed automatically: apply again each year.",
    "ny": "Mapempho amasamalidwa chaka chilichonse ndipo sapitirira okha: funsiraninso chaka chilichonse."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=submission%20of%20applications&gc=777102302672",
   "source_title": "HESLGB press release (page 2): submission of 2026/2027 applications",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.window_2026": {
   "text": {
    "en": "The 2026/27 window was limited to 30 days and closed on 24 June 2026.",
    "ny": "Nthawi ya 2026/27 inali masiku 30 okha ndipo inatseka pa 24 June 2026."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/?v=story&gt=Loan%20applications%20close%20on%2024%20June%202026&gc=791078962792",
   "source_title": "HESLGB: loan applications close on 24 June 2026",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  },
  "heslgb.appeal_2026": {
   "text": {
    "en": "2026/27 appeals ran from 24 to 28 August 2026, through SFMIS only.",
    "ny": "Ma apilo a 2026/27 anali kuyambira 24 mpaka 28 August 2026, kudzera pa SFMIS kokha."
   },
   "source_url": "https://heslgb.mw/content/files/297/heslgb_resources_297_605017476414.pdf",
   "source_title": "HESLGB: provisional approval of students' loans for the 2026/2027 loan cycle",
   "verified_date": "2026-11-07",
   "status": "verified"
  }
 }
}