about postal & courier licensing
The Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA) regulates the postal and courier sector in Lesotho, ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable postal services across the Kingdom. Learn about the current postal market structure, licensing requirements, and LCA’s regulatory instruments guiding innovation, inclusion, and service quality.
Regulatory Framework:
- Communications Act 2012
- LCA Licensing Classification and Fees Rules 2023
Postal & Courier Licence Categories
- Public Postal Services
- Courier Tier 1
- Courier Tier 2
HOW TO APPLY FOR A POStal and courier LICENSE
Application Process Overview
Step 1: Determine License Type
Choose the appropriate license based on your service scope:
- Tier 1
- For national and international courier services
- Tier 2
- For domestic courier services only
Step 2: Prepare Application Documentation
- For Both Tier 1 and Tier 2:
Submit all 16 requirements listed above, including:
- Corporate documents (registration, memorandum/articles, shareholding details)
- Director identification (certified passport copies)
- Tax clearance certificate
- Insurance certificate (MANDATORY)
- Tracking system evidence (MANDATORY)
- Security plan (MANDATORY)
- Financial information (bank statements, capital details)
- Business plan and service description
- Management structure and CVs
- Office premises documentation
- For complete requirements, download:
- Tier 1 Application Requirements PDF
- Tier 2 Application Requirements PDF
Step 3: Submit Application
- Submission Methods:
- In-person: LCA Headquarters, 30 Princess Margaret Road, Old Europa, Maseru 100
- By mail: P.O. Box 15896, Maseru 100, Lesotho
- Submission Requirements:
- Completed application form
- All supporting documents (organized and indexed)
- Covering letter on company letterhead
- All photocopies certified by Commissioner of Oaths
- Proof of application fee payment (contact LCA for payment details)
Application Forms
NOTE: The application forms are integrated into the application requirements documents
