There is no local presence required in order to provide cross-border services.  In fact, foreigners and people domiciled out of Zambia can register and own a company in Zambia.  The purposes of that company are not restricted.  There have been ongoing discussions of a local content strategy then law, that would mandate investors to use local labor, technology and other resources, but no law exists yet.  Section 12(3) ofthe Companies Act states, The  following  shall  accompany  an  application  forincorporation of a company:(a)a  copy  of  the  proposed  articles  of  the  company,  or  astatement that it has adopted the Standard Articles;(b)declaration of compliance made in accordance with section13;(c)signed consent from each person named in the applicationas a director or secretary of the company;(d)declaration of guarantee by each subscriber, if the companyis limited by guarantee;(e)a statement of beneficial ownership which shall state, inrespect of each beneficial owner—(i) the full names;(ii) the date of birth;(iii) the nationality or nationalities;(iv) the country of residence;(v) the residential address; and(vi) any other particulars as maybe prescribed; and(f)a declaration by the applicants that the particulars statedin accordance with paragraph(e)have been submittedto the Registrar with the knowledge of the individuals towhom the particulars relate.