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The organizations that help companies export from and invest in Lesotho, grouped by what you need. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
1. Where to start
LNDC, OBFC and BOS: the guide’s first stops, of the 17 organizations below.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- Get advice
Investment and export promotion
LNDC
Lesotho National Development Corporation
Promotes investment, advises exporters on foreign markets, and administers a partial credit guarantee for local businesses.
- Meet requirements
One-stop licensing and registration
OBFC
One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre
Handles company registration, trader and manufacturing licenses, export visas, import permits and work permits in one place.
Visit OBFC (opens in a new tab)Source: One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre, mandate (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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National statistics office
BOS
Lesotho Bureau of Statistics
Publishes consumer price, foreign trade and national accounts reports that give market and cost figures for a project.
Visit BOS (opens in a new tab)Source: Lesotho Bureau of Statistics, publications list (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
2. Export development and market information
6 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
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National statistics office
BOS
Lesotho Bureau of Statistics
Publishes consumer price, foreign trade and national accounts reports that give market and cost figures for a project.
Visit BOS (opens in a new tab)Source: Lesotho Bureau of Statistics, publications list (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Get advice
Trade and industry ministry
MTIBDT
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development
Sets trade and industry policy, and offers company registration, licenses, export visas and rebates through its services.
Visit MTIBDT (opens in a new tab)Source: Government of Lesotho, trade and industry ministry page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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Continental free trade secretariat
AfCFTA Secretariat
African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat
Multilateral body
Publishes information on the continental free trade area, including tariff concession schedules and countries trading under it.
Visit AfCFTA Secretariat (opens in a new tab)Source: AfCFTA Secretariat, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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Multilateral trade body
WTO
World Trade Organization
Multilateral body
Publishes Lesotho's Trade Policy Review and member information on commitments and notifications.
Visit WTO (opens in a new tab)Source: WTO, Lesotho member information (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
European Union executive body
European Commission
Multilateral body
Publishes Access2Markets guides on tariffs, rules of origin and proof of origin for exports to the European Union.
Visit European Commission (opens in a new tab)Source: European Commission Access2Markets, SADC EPA guide (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Meet requirements
Central bank
CBL
Central Bank of Lesotho
Keeps the loti pegged to the South African rand and works to keep prices stable in Lesotho.
Visit CBL (opens in a new tab)Source: Central Bank of Lesotho, monetary policy and exchange rate peg (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
3. Investment and business setup
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Investment and export promotion
LNDC
Lesotho National Development Corporation
Promotes investment, advises exporters on foreign markets, and administers a partial credit guarantee for local businesses.
- Meet requirements
One-stop licensing and registration
OBFC
One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre
Handles company registration, trader and manufacturing licenses, export visas, import permits and work permits in one place.
Visit OBFC (opens in a new tab)Source: One-Stop Business Facilitation Centre, mandate (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Get advice
Small business development agency
BEDCO
Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation
Helps Basotho-owned micro, small and medium businesses start and grow.
Visit BEDCO (opens in a new tab)Source: Basotho Enterprises Development Corporation, corporate profile page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Research markets
Regional economic community
SADC
Southern African Development Community
Regional body
Runs an investment portal with country guides on starting a business, taxes and incentives.
Visit SADC (opens in a new tab)Source: SADC Investment Portal, Lesotho country page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
4. Customs and tax
2 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Tax and customs authority
RSL
Revenue Services Lesotho
Runs customs procedures and the ASYCUDA World system for declarations, and administers taxes levied on imports.
- Meet requirements
Regional customs union
SACU
Southern African Customs Union
Regional body
Sets the common external tariff and trade agreements for Lesotho and four neighbors, and runs a tariff enquiries channel.
Visit SACU (opens in a new tab)Source: SACU Secretariat, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
5. Standards and sector requirements
4 organizations. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Meet requirements
Agriculture ministry
MAFSN
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition
Issues export permits for wool, mohair, hides, fish and cereals, and its research department answers sanitary and phytosanitary enquiries.
- Meet requirements
Electricity and water regulator
LEWA
Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority
Regulates electricity generation, supply, imports and exports, and urban water supply.
Visit LEWA (opens in a new tab)Source: Lesotho Electricity and Water Authority, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
- Meet requirements
Communications and postal regulator
LCA
Lesotho Communications Authority
Regulates communications and postal services, and consults the public on license applications.
Visit LCA (opens in a new tab)Source: Lesotho Communications Authority, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
Mining and water ministry
Natural Resources Ministry
Ministry of Natural Resources
Administers the Kimberley Process rough diamond export permits and regulates prospecting and mining.
6. Chambers and industry associations
1 organization. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
- Get advice
Chamber of commerce
LCCI
Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Represents businesses to government, and lists certificate of origin and trade facilitation among its member services.
Visit LCCI (opens in a new tab)Source: Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 31, 2026
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Promote:Lesotho is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of October 31, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.