Other than direct exporting, virtually any form of doing business in Zimbabwe (e.g. establishing a sales office or a service facility) is considered an investment and requires approval by the Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA). U.S. firms may wish to contact the Economic/Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy as a first step.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.