The Pan African Business Standards Authority (PABSA)

PABSA is a regulatory body that seeks to promote, coordinate, and standardize business practices across African countries. It aims to create a framework for businesses to operate with high-quality, uniform standards, contributing to the development of trade, industry, and economic growth on the continent.

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Empowering African Business Standards

At PABSA, we promote and standardize business practices across Africa, fostering trade and economic growth through high-quality, uniform standards for all businesses.

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About Pan African Business Standards Authority

The Pan African Business Standards Authority (PABSA) is a regulatory organization dedicated to establishing and enforcing business standards across Africa. Its mission is to promote consistency, quality, and compliance in trade, manufacturing, and services, fostering a competitive and sustainable business environment. By developing standardized policies and certification processes, PABSA ensures that businesses across the continent adhere to best practices, enhancing consumer trust and facilitating seamless intra-African and global trade. Through collaboration with governments, private sector stakeholders, and international bodies, PABSA plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, innovation, and industrial excellence in Africa.

Business Standards Authority

We Promote, regulate and implement uniform business practices to enhance trade and economic growth across African nations.

Establishing Business Standards

Developing regulations and best practices for consistent operations across African countries and industries.

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Facilitating Trade

Reducing regulatory barriers to enable seamless cross-border trade for businesses throughout the continent.

Supporting economic growth through standardized practices and enhanced trade opportunities across African markets.

Promoting Economic Growth

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Breakdown of the Licensing Fee

At Pan-African Business Standards Authority we strive to achieve excellence by standardizing business practices across the African Continent. To ensure standardization, accreditation, and administration purposes, the following fee plan applies and indicated below for different enterprises