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Doing
Business in Zimbabwe
Other than direct exporting to Zimbabwe, virtually any form
of doing business here (i.e., establishing a sales office
or a service facility) is considered an investment and requires
approval by the Zimbabwe Investment Centre (ZIC).
Local agents and distributors is common, with companies' selection
of local representation often based on their existing distribution
infrastructure and ability to provide after-sales service.
In fact, because the unavailability of foreign exchange has
required the utilization of plant and equipment far beyond
its normal lifespan, it has been a supplier's ability to provide
major service and spare parts that has been the single largest
determinant of success over the years in the Zimbabwe market.
Franchising is only beginning to occur in Zimbabwe, primarily
because until 1994 the government's controls on foreign exchange
made it difficult for the francisee to remit payments to the
franchisor abroad. However, now that the foreign exchange
system has been liberalized, local interest for franchising
exists in good proportion.
More Information
Markets and Sectors
http://tradeport.org/ts/countries/zimbabwe/sectors.html
Market Access
http://tradeport.org/ts/countries/zimbabwe/market.html
http://www6.americanexpress.com/smallbusiness/resources/expanding/
global/reports/11178020.shtml
http://tradeport.org/ts/countries/zimbabwe/climate.html
http://www.zimweb.com/Business.html
http://mbendi.co.za/land/zi-bus.htm
http://www.zimtrade.co.zw/TPHARARE/invest.html
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