The cost of registering a political party in Namibia is determined by the number of Constituency Level Elections (CLES) you intend to contest. For example, if you have decided that your party will only be contesting two CLESs then the cost for registration shall be N$10 000.

Namibian political parties

The most popular political parties in Namibia are:

• South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO)
• Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP)
• United Democratic Front (UDF)

The registration of political parties in Namibia is done through the Electoral Commission. This commission is mandated to register all political parties in Namibia. There are different requirements for registration depending on whether your party is a national or regional one.

The cost of registering a political party depends on the number of members you have. The cost also depends on whether your party has been registered before or not, as well as what type of party it is (national or regional). In general, the average price to register a party ranges from N$7000-N$25000 (USD$700-$2500).

Takeaway:

Now that you’re aware of the costs associated with registering a political party in Namibia, let’s take a look at why this information is important. First and foremost, it’s helpful to have an idea of what you’ll need to be prepared for when it comes time to register for your party.

Secondly, knowing how much it costs to register a political party will allow you to determine whether or not joining one is worth the cost or effort. If an existing political party meets most of your requirements but their registration fee is too high for your budget then perhaps starting from scratch would be better suited for you after all.

Finally, being able to work out how much it costs before starting the process means that once everything has been taken care of all that remains will be getting down to business.