There are two main forms of entering in to the Mozambican market: a branch or a limited liability company. Branches have to be registered with the Ministerio da IndOstria e Comercio (Department of the Industry and Commerce). The objective of a branch is usually to execute a specific contract and the activities permitted under the license granted are restricted to the contract(s). The license is valid for three years, renewable. A Branch is more appropriate for short duration ventures. Limited Liability companies may have different minimum of shareholders, depending on the specific type chosen (Sweden Abroad, 2014).