Local incorporation required for conducting banking activities in Malawi.
"Eligibility
5.(1) Only body corporates and subsidiaries incorporated in Malawi, shall be eligible to apply for a banking licence.[…]" (Financial Services (Licensing of Banks) Directive, 2018 (G.N. No 22 of 2018))
Financial Services (Licensing of Banks) Directive, 2018 (G.N. No 22 of 2018)
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