:: FOREIGN EXCHANGE GUIDELINES
Following the liberalisation of the Current Account, as well as the introduction of the multi-currency
system, Guidelines detailed herein are intended for use by Authorized Dealers for all foreign
exchange transactions.
These Guidelines are issued to draw attention in convenient form to the law contained in the
Exchange Control Act, [Chapter 22:05] and the Exchange Control Regulations. These Guidelines
form a consolidation of all Exchange Control Directives issued before 1 July 2009 and are meant to
ensure transparency, legal certainty and conformity with the multi-currency system.
These Guidelines are issued for clarity to Authorised Dealers and shall form the basis for the
amendment of the Exchange Control Regulations to conform to the new monetary regime.
Any enquiries relating to these Guidelines should be addressed to:
The Senior Division Chief Exchange Control Division
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe 80 Samora Machel Avenue
P O Box 1283
HARARE
Tel: 263 04 703 000: Fax : 263 04 703 716 : Telex: 26033, 26075, RESZIM ZW, Website:
www.rbz.co.zw

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SECTION ONE

GENERAL

1.1
Multi-Currency System

1.2
Authorised Dealers

SECTION TWO

MANAGEMENT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS (FCAs)

2.1
Opening of Foreign Currency Accounts

2.2
Designation of FCAs

2.2.1
Corporate FCAs (General)

2.2.2
Corporate FCAs (Exports)

2.2.3
Corporate FCAs (Transitory)

2.2.4
Corporate FCAs (Banks)

2.2.5
Corporate FCAs (Offshore)

2.2.6
Individual FCAs

2.3
Non-Resident Transferable FCAs (NRTAs)

2.4
Nostro Accounts (Correspondent Banks)

2.5
FCAs for Embassies, NGOs, Diplomatic Missions

2.6
Evidence Accounts/Collection Accounts

SECTION THREE

OPERATION OF FCAs

3.1
FCA Deposits

3.2
FCA Withdrawals

3.3
Utilization of FCA Balances

3.4
Issue of Credit Cards

3.5
Investment of FCA Funds

Listed Companies

Unlisted Companies

The Money Market

SECTION FOUR

CURRENT ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS

4.1
Imports

Corporate Remittances

Registration of Service Agreements

Individual Remittances

4.2
Exports

Registration of Exporters

Export Declaration Forms

Completion of Form Cd1

Issuance of Manual Forms CD1

Exports in Pursuance of Contract of Sale

Acquittance of Forms Cd1

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Barter Trade Transactions

Bulk, Consignment Stocks, and Auction

Completion of Forms CD3

Trailer - Horse / Mixed Registration

Acquittance of Forms CD3

Completion of Form TR1

Acquittance of Forms Tr1

Completion of Form TR2

Submission of Forms TR2 to Exchange Control

Completion of Form PTS1

Acquittance of Forms PTS1

Completion of Form GSD

Acquittance of Forms GSD

4.3
Export of Foreign Currency Cash

4.4
Importation of Foreign Currency Cash by Authorised Dealers

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CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS

5.1
Current Policy

5.2
Foreign Investment

5.2.5
Investment in Unlisted Companies

5.2.6
Investment in Listed Companies

5.2.7
Investment on the Money Market

5.2.8
Dual Listing

5.2.9
Removal of Shares Between Registers

5.3
External Loans and/or Trade Credits

5.4
Lending by Authorised Dealers

5.4.1
To Residents

5.4.2
To Non-Residents

5.5
Exchange Control Review Committee

5.6
Other - Second Appeals and/Or Exemptions

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RETURNS TO THE RESERVE BANK


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Nostro Balances Return

ii.
External Payments Returns

iii.
External Loan Transactions Return

iv.
Domestic Foreign Currency Loans Return

v.
Foreign Currency Inflows Return

vi.
Money Transfer Agencies Return

APPENDIX 1: List of Authorised Dealers in Zimbabwe

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Authorised Dealers :
Local Commercial and Merchant banks licenced by the Exchange Control to deal in
foreign currency.
BSA
:
Bank Supervision Application System
BTA
Business Travel Allowance
CEBAS
:
Computerised Exchange Control Batch Application System
CEPECS :
Computerised Exports Payments Exchange Control System
Dealing
:
Refers to buying and selling foreign currency
Denominated
:
Austrian Shilling, Australian Dollar,
Currencies
Belgian Franc, Norwegian Kroner, British Sterling, Portuguese Escudo,
Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Danish Kroner, Spanish Peseta, Dueutsche
Mark, Swedish Kronor, French Franc, Swiss Franc, Italian Lire, United States Dollar,
EURO Netherlands Guilder
ECRC
:
Exchange Control Review Committee – A Committee responsible for vetting
Capital Account applications and other transactions not covered in these
Guidelines.
ELCC
:
External Loans Coordinating Committee - A Committee responsible for
vetting foreign loan applications.
Exchange Control
:
Exchange Control arm of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, unless otherwise
stated.
Exporter :
Any person or company in Zimbabwe who takes goods or causes goods to
be taken out of Zimbabwe
FCA
Foreign Currency Account
Foreign Investor
:
An individual, consortium or corporate entity holding equity or shares in a local
company
Form CD1
:
Currency/ Customs Declaration Form specifying the value of exports,
commissions and freight.
Form CD3
:
Foreign Currency Declaration form completed by locally registered freighters
Form PTS1
Posts & Telecommunications Form
Form TR1
Foreign currency declaration form for non-consumptive tourism
Form TR2
Foreign currency declaration form for consumptive tourism (hunting)
Free Funds
:
Foreign currency not resulting from export proceeds
GSD
General Services Declaration Form
HTA
Holiday Travel Allowance Limited Dealership Authority granted to all Banks or
Authority (LDA)
Financial Institutions that are not Authorised Dealers to partake in limited
foreign currency dealing
Multicurrency
:
Foreign currency regime under which more than one currency is used for
t
ransactionary purposes
NGOs
:Non Governmental Organisations
NRTA
:
Non-Resident Transferable Foreign Currency Account.
Resident
:A person permanently domiciled in Zimbabwe
Taxidermy
The process of preserving animal skins and processing them into life like appearances.
Unlisted Companies:
Companies not quoted on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
ZIA
Zimbabwe Investment Authority
ZSE
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
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1.1
Multi-Currency System
1.2 Authorised Dealers

1.1.1
All corporate entities, Government, Non-Governmental Organisations, International
Organisations, Embassies and individuals are allowed to freely transact (to buy and sell
goods and services) in foreign currency, using multi-currencies as defined.
1.2.1
Authorised Dealers are empowered to deal in foreign currency and may provide foreign
currency for all purposes in accordance with these guidelines and any other Directives that
the Exchange Control may issue from time to time.
1.2.2
Foreign currency dealing (to buy and sell foreign currency ) using international cross rates,
is only limited to Authorised Dealers and licenced Bureaux de Change.
1.2.3
The attention of Authorised Dealers is drawn to the necessity for a uniform policy in granting
foreign currency and they are accordingly required to apply these guidelines in all other
rulings given by the Exchange Control strictly and impartially.
1.2.4
In cases where doubt exists or where applications are not covered by these guidelines,
reference must be made to the Exchange Control.
1.2.5
When it is necessary to submit applications to Exchange Control for consideration,
Authorised Dealers must state whether or not they recommend the approval of the
application giving reasons in each case, or their reasons for withholding their
recommendations.
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:: MANAGEMENT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY ACCOUNTS (FCAs)


2.1 Opening of Foreign Currency Accounts
2.1.1
Corporates, both local and foreign owned, are allowed to open up to five (5) FCAs
denominated in United States Dollar (USD), South African Rand (ZAR), Botswana Pula
(BWP), British Pound (GBP), and Euro (EUR) per Authorised Dealer.
2.1.2
FCAs may be opened with as many banks as possible, and the opening of these accounts
shall not require prior Exchange Control approval.
2.1.3
Authorised Dealers shall designate foreign currency accounts as indicated hereunder.
2.2
2.2.1
2.2.1.1 These are accounts deposited with foreign currency proceeds emanating from commercial
activities within Zimbabwe. Funds deposited in these accounts shall be treated as ‘free
funds’.
2.2.2
2.2.2.1 Corporate FCAs (Exports) shall include all corporate FCAs for purposes of holding foreign
currency proceeds from export of goods and/or services resulting from the acquittal of Forms
CD1/CD3/TR1/TR2/GSD/PTS1.
2.2.3
2.2.3.1
These shall include all accounts used for purposes of holding funds in transit and whose
destination is not yet known or billing is yet to be done.
Designation of FCAs
Corporate FCAs (General)
Corporate FCAs (Exports)
Corporate FCAs (Transitory)
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2.2.4
2.2.4.1 These are Foreign Currency Accounts that are opened by financial institutions licenced
under the Limited Dealership Authority, with their Managing Banks, who are Authorised
Dealers. Such FCAs are used for handling the institution’s foreign exchange transactions.
2.2.4.2 Authorised Dealers shall also use Corporate FCAs (Banks) to deposit their own earnings
from foreign currency transactions.
2.2.5
2.2.5.1 Corporate entities are not allowed to open offshore accounts without prior Exchange Control
approval.
2.2.6
2.2.6.1 Individual FCAs shall include all FCAs held by individuals, such as employees of
Government, NGOs, Embassies, International Organisations, private sector or any other
individual holding ‘free funds’. Funds deposited in these accounts are ‘free funds’.
2.3
2.3.2
Exchange Control approval is required before loans, overdrafts or guarantees are granted to
non-resident account holders and funds held in these accounts are freely remittable.
2.3.3
Authorised Dealers shall report all transactions managed through these accounts to
Exchange Control on a monthly basis.
Corporate FCAs (Banks)
Corporate FCAs (Offshore)
Individual FCAs
Non-Resident Transferable FCAs (NRTAs)
2.3.1
These are accounts opened by Authorised Dealers on behalf of individuals who visit or come
to Zimbabwe on temporary visits or to settle and work in Zimbabwe during a period less than
12 months. Authorised Dealers may also open such accounts on behalf of non-resident
corporates, under advice to Exchange Control.
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2.4
2.4.1
Authorised Dealers are allowed to open and maintain any number of nostro accounts with
correspondent banks of their choice for the management of their FCA balances in conformity
with international prudential regulations. Authorised Dealers must therefore, maintain records
of these accounts.
2.4.2
Authorised Dealers shall on a weekly basis submit EC Form Nostro to Exchange Control every
Monday by 10.00hrs for balances of the preceding Friday. (See Appendix 1)
2.5
2.5.1
Authorised Dealers can open and maintain non-resident accounts in favour of Embassies,
NGOs, Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations. Such accounts may be opened
without prior reference to the Exchange Control and funds held in these accounts shall be
regarded as free funds.
2.6
2.6.1
Evidence Accounts are special foreign currency accounts domiciled offshore for the purposes
of receiving foreign currency proceeds. The accounts are usually opened to provide comfort
to suppliers of foreign credit since loan repayments are directly repaid from these accounts.
2.6.2
The following operational modalities apply to the administration of evidence accounts:-
* Only exporters with ELCC approved lines of credit and whose terms and conditions are
approved by ELCC and Exchange Control are eligible for the opening of an Evidence
Account.
* All funds credited into Evidence Accounts are regarded as equivalent of draw-downs made
on the relevant offshore loans.
* Acquittal using value addition
Nostro Accounts (Correspondent Banks)
FCAs for Embassies, NGOs, Diplomatic Missions
Evidence Accounts/Collection Accounts
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OPERATION OF FCAs
3.1
3.1.1
Individuals and corporates may deposit any amount into their FCAs and the Authorised
Dealer may use their discretion to enquire on the source of such funds, before sanctioning
such a deposit, especially where large amounts are involved [i.e Authorised Dealers to apply
“Know Your Customer” (KYC) principle].
3.2
3.2.1
There is no limit on the amount of foreign exchange that can be withdrawn from these FCAs .
Withdrawals from FCAs may be made in bank notes, traveler’s cheques, with no need of
supporting documents.
3.3
3.3.1
Individuals, Embassies, NGOs and International Organisations can use their FCA balances
for their obligations (both domestic and foreign) without any restriction .
3.3.2
Corporate entities can make payments from their Corporate FCAs (Exports) in line with
existing Exchange Control regulations.
3.4
3.4.1
Authorised Dealers may issue credit cards Individuals, Embassies, NGOs and International
Organisations as specified in 3.2.1 above. These cards may be used on the domestic
market or internationally. No limits shall apply and Authorised Dealers shall freely use FCA
holders’ balances or lending criteria to determine credit card limits.
FCA Deposits
FCA Withdrawals
Utilization of FCA Balances
Issue of Credit Cards
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3.4.2
Credit cards may also be issued to Corporate FCA (Export) holders and usage of such cards
on the international market shall be subject to existing Exchange Control regulations.
However, no limits shall apply on all domestic payments.
3.5
Investment of FCA Funds
3.5.1
Resident FCA holders are permitted to invest in the following instruments: -
3.5.2
Resident FCA holders may purchase shares of quoted companies on the Zimbabwe Stock
Exchange with no limit of participation; i.e. resident investors can invest up to 100% .
Unlisted Companies
3.5.3
Resident FCA holders may invest in unlisted local companies through rights and new issues
and project finance without any restriction.
The Money Market
3.5.4
Resident and non-resident FCA holders may freely invest on the Money Market.
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If there is a threshold set by Exchange Control on import payments for Corporate FCAs (Exports), such a threshold will also apply on the International Credit Card.
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4.1
4.1.1
For all import payments, Authorised Dealers may process transactions for corporates and
individuals without prior Exchange Control authority.
4.1.2
For Balance of Payments (BOP) reporting purposes, Authorised Dealers shall submit
information pertaining to the imports through the Bank Supervision Application System
(BSA). All foreign payments should also be recorded through the Computerized Exchange
Control Batch Application System (CEBAS).
4.1.3
Authorised Dealers shall on a daily basis submit EC Form Non Exp to Exchange Control for
all external payments of the previous dealing day made from any FCA other than from FCA
(Exports) by 1000 hrs. (See Appendix 2)
4.1.4
In all cases, Authorised Dealers may request relevant supporting documentation from their
corporate clients for corporate governance purposes.
4.1.5
All corporate remittances for imports are freely remittable.
4.1.6
Corporates may pay local expenses for their visitors or external business associates from
their Corporate FCAs without restriction.
4.1.7
Authorised Dealers shall on a daily basis submit EC Form Exp to Exchange Control for all
payments made from FCA (Exports) on the previous dealing day by 10.00 hr. (See
Appendix 3)
4.1.8
Where the provision of services involves agreements with recurring fees, the initial
agreements must be registered with Exchange Control, after which payments of up to the
prescribed threshold can be made without reference to Exchange Control.

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Imports
Corporate Remittances
Individual Remittances
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4.1.9
Individuals, Embassies, NGOs and International Organisations can effect foreign payments
without restriction. However, transactions which are funded from borrowed funds shall
comply with existing Exchange Control regulations.
4.1.10
Authorised Dealers shall not introduce restrictions (documentation or otherwise) on transfer
of funds from individual FCAs as these should be treated 100% as ‘free funds’.
4.2
4.2.1
Authorised Dealers are advised that as part of the current account liberalisation, most of the
administrative controls which relate to prior approval of Forms CD1 were removed.
Guidelines that follow are meant to ensure that there is clarity in the administration of export
shipments and acquittal of foreign exchange receipts from exports. The primary objective is
to ensure that the country’s export earnings are fully accounted for and that Zimbabwe
realizes the true and fair value from its exports .
4.2.2
No goods of any description may be exported, in any manner, unless payment for the goods
has been made in an approved manner, or will be so made within three months (90 days)
from date of export, or when contractually due, or such other period as Exchange Control
may direct, and that the amount of the payment reflects the true current market value of the
goods which is, in all circumstances, satisfactory in the interest of Zimbabwe.
4.2.3
Authorized Dealers are required to facilitate export shipments through the completion of the
Form CD1 in the Computerised Export Payments Exchange Control System (CEPECS). The
completion of the Form CD1 in the system shall represent the declaration by the exporter of
the export and undertaking that payment shall be received within the stipulated period. In the
absence of a properly completed Form CD1 and other supporting documents, the ZIMRA
authorities may prohibit the export.
Exports
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4.2.4
Every new exporter of goods or services must be registered in CEPECS through their
respective Authorized Dealers.
4.2.5
Authorised Dealers shall on a ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) basis satisfy themselves and
certify to Exchange Control that the company is a bona-fide entity and it undertakes to
comply with export formalities contained herein .
4.2.6
Current Exchange Control Policy requires that every export above the stipulated threshold
be declared on an Exchange Control Export Declaration Form which, in terms of Exchange
Control regulations, are legislated as follows:-
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Form Type/ Name
Form CD1
Form CD3
Form TR1
Form TR2
Form PTS1
Form GSD
SECTOR
Real Sector - Goods
Transport Services
Tourism Services
Tourism Services
Telecommunications
General Services
For declaration of export of goods in CEPECS prior to Export
Shipment.
For declaration of road transport/freight charges. Manual
forms issued by Authorised Dealers prior to rendering
services.
For declaration of non-consumptive tourism earnings.
Consolidation of cash receipts and deposits on a monthly
basis.
For declaration of consumptive tourism (hunting) earnings.
Declaration of receipts for every hunting safari.
For declaration of post and telecommunication receipts.
Consolidation of cash receipts and deposits on a monthly
basis
For declaration of earnings arising from rendering any other
service not specified above.
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The registration of exporters is a necessary condition to ensure that every eligible exporter is registered
with the Reserve Bank’s CEPECS and enable the exporter to do an online declaration of the export.
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4.2.7
Forms CD1 must be completed for all exports except for i. Goods not exceeding USD5,000
or ZAR 40,000 in export value;
ii.
Certain categories of goods covered by ZIMRA procedures deemed not suitable for
completion of Form CD1 (this may include goods that may require completion of Form CD1
but no value assigned due to the nature of the export);
4.2.8
Authorised Dealers may not process any Form CD1 which has been incompletely or
improperly compiled by an exporter nor may they process any Form CD1 in respect of
which they have reason to believe or suspect that any of the declarations made therein by
the exporter are untrue or misleading. In this respect, the meticulous completion of these
forms will save everyone in the processing chain, time, effort and unnecessary delay.
4.2.9
Authorised Dealers may only issue manual Forms CD1 in instances where the CEPECS is
down for more than 48 hours and to horticultural exporters.
4.2.10
Manual Forms CD1 are only issued with prior Exchange Control approval, which may be
given in the form of Blanket Authority in the case of horticultural exports.
4.2.11
Authorised Dealers may process Form CD1 in CEPECS provided that each of the following
seven (7) conditions is complied with:-
4.2.11.1 The exporter has been registered with Exchange Control as required in Paragraph 4.2.4
above;
4.2.11.2 That the currency in which payment is to be made is satisfactory and is in accordance with
these Exchange Control guidelines;
:: Completion of Form Cd1
:: Issuance of Manual Forms CD1
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4.2.11.3 That the time limit in which payment is to be made is satisfactory and is in accordance with
these Exchange Control guidelines;
4.2.11.4 That where the nature of the contract requires that the exporter pays any charges or allows
any discounts or commissions , all such charges have been included in Section 15 of the
Form Cd1;
4.2.11.5 That there are no previous exports by the exporter concerned in respect of which payment is
overdue;
4.2.11.6 That special documentation is provided for export of special goods such as precious minerals,
pedigree livestock, bulk commodities, biological samples etc;
4.2.11.7 That in every instance, copies of the consignor’s invoice showing the unit price of each item
and the terms of the contract of sale (FOR, FOB, CIF, C&F, etc) must be submitted to the
Authorised Dealer.
4.2.12
Within seven days of receipt of export proceeds, the Authorized Dealer must pre-acquit the
relevant Forms CD1, and submit to Exchange Control an application for final acquittal of the
Forms CD1, attaching documentary proof of receiving payment such as a copy of a
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) bank draft or foreign currency cash receipt.
4.2.13
Acquittal of Forms CD1 shall be effected using funds received directly from offshore through
normal banking channels. In cases where an exporter wants to acquit Form CD1 using cash
proceeds, Authorised Dealers shall ensure that such cash does not emanate from the
domestic market .
4.2.14
Authorised Dealers shall not deposit the exporter’s Corporate FCA (Exports) with export
proceeds unless the form CD1 has been properly acquitted in line with paragraph 4.2.12.
4.2.15
Authorised Dealers shall on a daily basis submit EC Form 1 to Exchange Control for foreign
exchange inflows credited on their nostro accounts on the previous dealing day by 10.00 hr.
The foreign exchange inflows shall include; export proceeds, free funds, loans proceeds
(See Appendix 6).
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:: Barter Trade Transactions
:: Completion of Forms CD3
4.2.16
Residents are not permitted to enter into barter transactions of any kind without specific
Exchange Control approval.
4.2.17
These are not permitted without specific Exchange Control approval.
4.2.18
All local trucking companies (i.e. holders of Bilateral/ PTA permits) authorized by the Road
Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 13:15], to engage in cross border transportation are
required to complete the Forms CD3 .
4.2.19 The Form CD3 is a necessary requirement to ensure that all cross-border transporters hauling
goods on behalf of foreign entities are paid in denominated currencies and the funds are
received through normal banking channels in Zimbabwe.
4.2.20
Authorised Dealers may not process any Form CD3 which has been incompletely or
improperly compiled by a transporter nor may they process any Form CD3 in respect of which
they have reason to believe or suspect that any of the declarations made therein by the
transporter are untrue or misleading.
4.2.21
In this respect, the meticulous completion of these forms will save everyone in the processing
chain, time, effort and unnecessary delay.
4.2.22
No cross-border transportation may be permitted by ZIMRA, in any manner, unless payment
for the freight charges has been made in an approved manner, or will be so made within three
months (90 days) from date of transportation, or when contractually due, or such other period
as Exchange Control may direct, and that the amount of the payment reflects the true current
market freight charges which are, in all circumstances, satisfactory in the interest of
Zimbabwe.
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:: Trailer - Horse / Mixed Registration
:: Acquittance of Forms CD3
:: Completion of Form Tr1
4.2.23
Authorised Dealers are advised that prior Exchange Control Authority is required where a
foreign registered horse pulls a locally registered trailer or semi trailer or vice versa.
4.2.24
In addition for prior Exchange Control approval, the transporters need to stipulate the
following: -
(i)
the date the horse is going to be returned to the country of origin;
(ii)
the cost of hire, either on weekly, monthly or annual basis; and
(iii)
At the end of the contract, if need be an application must be submitted for either
renewal of the contract for re-export of the horse. Exchange Control must be
furnished with a copy of the Agreement between the Lessor and the Lessee clearly
stipulating the conditions.
4.2.25
Within seven days of receipt of freight proceeds, the Authorised Dealer must pre-acquit the
relevant Forms CD3, and submit to Exchange Control an application for final acquittal of the
Forms CD3, attaching documentary proof of receiving payment such as a copy of a
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) bank draft or foreign currency cash receipt.
4.2.26
Acquittal of Forms CD3 shall be effected using funds received directly from offshore through
normal banking channels. In cases where an exporter wants to acquit Form CD3 using cash
proceeds, Authorised Dealers shall ensure that such cash does not emanate from the
domestic market .
4.2.27
Authorised Dealers shall not deposit the transporter’s Corporate FCA (Exports) with freight
proceeds unless the Form CD3 has been properly acquitted in line with paragraph 4.2.24.
4.2.28
All tourism operators and amenities stipulated in Exchange Control Regulations and other
relevant statutes are required to declare their earnings from local and foreign tourists to
enable completion of the CEPECS Form TR1 on a monthly basis.
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4.2.29
Within fifteen days after the month being reported on, Authorised Dealers are required to preacquit the relevant Forms TR1, and submit to Exchange Control an application for final
acquittal of the Forms TR1, attaching documentary proof of receiving payment such as a
copy of a Telegraphic Transfer (TT), bank draft, credit card receipt showing proof of
expenditure or foreign currency cash deposit slips.
4.2.30
In cases where payment was received for packaged tours, funds must be credited to the
Corporate FCA (Transitory) pending issuance of final invoices for billing purposes and Form
TR1 acquittal.
:: Completion of Form TR2
4.2.31
All Hunting Safari Operators and all taxidermists are required to declare their foreign currency
earnings on the Form Tr2.
:: Submission of Forms TR2 to Exchange Control
4.2.32
After completion of the hunt and before export of the trophy, the hunting operator is required
to submit a completed Form TR2 to the Exchange Control through the Authorised Dealer,
attaching documentary evidence of depositing foreign currency proceeds with the bank .
4.2.33
All licensed Post and Telecommunication operators are required to declare their earnings by
completing the Form PTS1 on a monthly basis.
Acquittance of Forms PTS1
4.2.34
Within ninety (90) days following the last day of the month these services were rendered or
when contractually due, the declared net funds should be received in Zimbabwe.
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:: Completion of Form PTS1
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Documentary proof of receiving payment should be in form of a copy of a Telegraphic Transfer (TT), bank draft or
foreign currency cash receipt may also be attached.

4.2.35
Upon receipt of export proceeds, the Authorized Dealer must pre-acquit the relevant Forms
PTS1 within seven days, and submit to Exchange Control an application for final acquittal of
the Forms PTS1, attaching documentary proof of receiving payment such as a copy of a
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) bank draft or foreign currency cash receipt.
4.2.36
Authorised Dealers shall not deposit the exporter’s Corporate FCA (Exports) with export
proceeds unless the form PTS1 has been properly acquitted in line with paragraph 4.2.34.

4.2.37 All service providers , other than providers of cross border road freight services, tourism
activities and, posts and telecommunication services, shall complete the Form GSD when a
service has been rendered to a foreigner. Acquittance of Forms GSD
4.2.38
Within ninety (90) days following the last day of the month these services were rendered, the
declared net funds should be received in Zimbabwe.
.2.39
Upon receipt of export proceeds, the Authorized Dealer must pre-acquit the relevant Forms
GSD within seven days, and submit to Exchange Control an application for final acquittal of
the Forms GSD, attaching documentary proof of receiving payment such as a copy of a
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) bank draft or foreign currency cash receipt.
4.2.40
Authorised Dealers shall not deposit the exporter’s Corporate FCA (Exports) with export
proceeds unless the Forms GSD has been properly acquitted in line with paragraph 4.2.38.
4.3
4.3.1
Foreign currency cash that may be exported by residents in person or in baggage is USD10,
000. However, amounts above the set thresholds require prior Exchange Control approval.
4.3.2
Repatriation of foreign currency cash by Authorised Dealers to their corresponding banks
requires prior Exchange Control approval.
Completion of Form GSD
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4.4
4.4.1
There are no limits on the importation of foreign currency cash by Authorised Dealers.
However, such importation requires specific Exchange Control approval to ensure that the
country’s anti-money laundering rules are adhered to.
5.1
5.1.1
The capital account has been partially liberalised in Zimbabwe. Applications pertaining to the
receipt or payment of capital transfers and/or acquisition/disposal of non-financial assets as
well as transactions associated with changes of ownership in the foreign financial assets and
liabilities of the country must form the basis of specific applications to the Exchange Control
Review Committee (ECRC).
5.1.2
This Committee is responsible for considering and making decisions on all applications
relating to the capital account. The common cases considered by the Exchange Control
Review Committee are detailed hereunder.
5.2
5.2.1
The requirement for vetting of Capital Account transactions should be taken as a necessary
measure to ensure that the country is cushioned against global economic and financial
shocks which have a bearing on foreign private capital flows, such as to protect the country
against capital flight.
5.2.2
While these requirements have been put in place, due cognizance has been taken of ensuring
that Zimbabwe remains a conducive market that fosters the free and unfettered mobility of
local and foreign capital.
5.2.3
These Guidelines are therefore meant to bring administrative clarity to Authorised Dealers in
the handling of foreign investment proposals and the Exchange Control Review Committee
shall always accept for consideration any innovative proposals that fall outside these
Guidelines.
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5.2.4
These Guidelines shall continue to be reviewed to be consistent with developments in both
the domestic economy and global financial markets.
5.2.5
5.2.5.1 Foreign investors may invest up to 40% in unlisted companies for existing projects and
Exchange Control approval shall be sought for such investments .
5.2.5.2 Disinvestment proposals arising from companies that had invested in Zimbabwe and are in
the process of winding down and closing their operations. In most instances, the disposal of
the associated assets realizes proceeds which the investors will seek authority to remit to
various offshore destinations of their choice.
5.2.5.3 In terms of current Exchange Control policy on capital remittances, all disinvestment
proceeds arising from pre-May 1993 investments , which shall continue to require prior
Exchange Control approval, shall be eligible for re-investment on the domestic market for a
period of 5 years prior to remittance.
5.2.5.4
However, the following Exchange Control conditions of accelerated remittance shall
continue to apply:-

i.
If the disinvestment proposal results in localization of ownership; or

ii.
If the sale of foreign shares to locals is discounted by 10% or more in the
company’s net asset value and dividend savings.
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5.2.5.5
Disinvestment proceeds arising from post-May 1993 investments are fully remittable after
Exchange Control approval has been granted. Investors may remit offshore any capital plus
appreciation as well as dividends in full, as and when they accrue.
5.2.5.6 To facilitate the processing of such proposals the following details must be furnished to
Exchange Control:-

i.
The date when the investment was undertaken;

Ii.
The disinvesting company’s registration documents, as well as the liquidation and
distribution account from a reputable firm of auditors;

Iii.
Details on how the foreign investment was funded originally as well as documentary
evidence of the receipt of the funds in foreign currency through normal banking
channels;

Iv.
Latest audited financial statements;

v.
Justification of valuation methods used to deduce the share disposal value,

vi.
A valuation certificate from a reputable independent valuator, in case where the
initial investment was in the form of physical assets;

vii.
A sale agreement, where the disinvestment is by way of sale of shares, giving full

names of the buyer(s) and their respective residential status.

viii.
Indication whether the shares (if any) are being disposed at par, premium or at a
discount .
5.2.5.7 Investors may only remit the initial capital outlay plus appreciation after Exchange Control
approval has been granted.
5.2.5.8 These applications are in respect of investments by foreigners into existing local enterprises
not listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The transactions effectively results in shifts
and changes in shareholding structure and ownership which impacts on the capital account.
5.2.5.9 The same procedures apply to listed companies, where the foreign investor intends to acquire
more than the stipulated 40% threshold on the ZSE.
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5.2.5.10 Exchange Control generally considers up to 40% equity participation in existing companies
by foreign investors, which threshold is in line with ZIA and ZSE policy aimed at promoting
growth of investment in new operations rather than in existing ones.
5.2.5.11 To facilitate the processing of such applications, applicants should furnish the following
information to Exchange Control;

i. Latest audited financial statements for the entity whose shareholding is the subject the
dilution;

ii. Demonstration of whether the shares/equity are being bought at par or at a premium,

iii. Indication of how the shares will be financed;

iv. Justification for the dilution, i.e. will the dilution proposal rescue local operations and/or
jobs;

v. Details of applicants’ business in Zimbabwe including full names of the shareholders, their
residential status and percentage shareholding before and after the dilution proposal.
5.2.5.12 Mergers and acquisitions arise where two or more entities, listed or unlisted, intend to
amalgamate or where one company intends to acquire a majority stake in another company.
5.2.5.13 These proposals are considered on a case by case basis, with consideration granted towards
the benefits encumbered in the amalgamation or the acquisition of the company(s).

5.2.5.14 The following information must be submitted to Exchange Control with the application for a
merger:-
i. Details of the ownership structure or control of the merging entities before and after the
merger;

ii. Details of the share acquisitions to facilitate the merger and change of directorship;

iii. Latest audited financial statements of the merging entities;
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iv. Expected time frame or scale for the completion of the merger;

v. Reasons for the merger and benefits to accrue from the merger;

vi. Projected plans for the merged business;

vii. Market share of the merging entities and estimate of market share after the merger
supported by a clearance letter from the Anti Monopolies and Competition Commission ;
and

viii. Impact of the merger at the local level and details of localities where competition may be
reduced as a result of the merger.
5.2.5.15 The following information must be submitted to Exchange Control with the application for
acquisitions:-

i. Details of the ownership structure or control of the companies involved in the acquisition;

ii. Details of the share acquisitions and change of directorship;

iii. Latest audited financial statements of the concerned companies;

iv. Expected time frame or scale for the completion of the acquisition;

v. Reasons for the acquisition and benefits to accrue from the acquisition;

vi. Projected business plans for the acquired entity;
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5.2.5.16 Companies can raise capital through issuing additional shares to existing shareholders in its
books in given proportions approved by the shareholders. Such restructuring exercises
overally result in changes in company ownership, which requires specific approval by
Exchange Control.
5.2.5.17 The following should be furnished to Exchange Control for all company restructuring
proposals:-
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i. An organogram showing the group’s ownership structure and percentage shareholding
both before and after the proposed restructuring;

ii. The rationale for restructuring and basis for share swap;

iii. Latest audited financial statements for the swapping entities.

5.2.5.18 This relates to outward foreign direct investment by Zimbabwean residents into foreign or
offshore markets, subject to meeting Exchange Control criteria.
5.2.5.19 Crossborder investments should benefit the country in terms of, inter alia, creation of new
market opportunities, employment and generation of foreign currency resources.
5.2.5.20 Crossborder investments can be in the form of the establishment of offshore branches or
subsidiaries and these proposals require prior Exchange Control approval, where
consideration is done on a case by case basis.
5.2.5.21 Residents with approved crossborder investments are not allowed to create foreign liabilities
or exposures which have a reducing effect on their shareholding or create foreign obligations
for the country in the event of default. In cases where such borrowing becomes necessary,
prior Exchange Control approval is required.
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5.2.5.22 The following information must be submitted to Exchange Control with the application for
crossborder investments:-

i. The name of the company intending to invest offshore;

ii. Detailed ownership structure, including residential status of the shareholders of the
company;

iii. The company’s local and foreign business focus;

iv. The rationale for investing offshore as well as the company’s focus on the new proposed
project;

v. The initial capital requirement, i.e. purchase consideration or payment terms (source of
funding);

vi. A five-year historical analysis of the company’s operations as well as export track record
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supported by suitable documentary evidence and;

vii. A five-year cash-flow projection, clearly showing the investments anticipated, annual
turnover, total costs, net profits, dividends and other income accruing to Zimbabwe from the
crossborder investment.
5.2.6.1
Guidelines governing the participation of foreign investors or non-residents on the
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
5.2.6.2 Foreign investors or non-residents may participate on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
provided they finance the purchase of shares by inward transfer of foreign currency through
normal banking channels.
5.2.6.3 The purchase of shares shall be limited to 40% of the total equity of the company with a single
investor acquiring a maximum of 10% of the shares on offer. These limits are in addition to
any foreign shareholding existing in the companies prior to 1st May 1993.
5.2.6.4 Non resident Zimbabweans can invest up to 70% on the Stock Exchange.
5.2.6.5
The investments proceeds will qualify for 100% remittability rights subject to deduction of the
relevant withholding tax.
5.2.6.6 Disinvestment proceeds will be freely remittable.
5.2.6.7 Any amounts arising from capital appreciation and capital gains made on disposal of such
5.2.6
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investments will be freely remittable subject to the deduction of capital gains tax.
5.2.6.8
Corporate entities are not permitted to acquire shares on external stock exchanges in terms
of existing Exchange Control regulations.
5.2.6.9 No prior Exchange Control approval will be necessary for foreign investors wanting to
participate on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
5.2.6.10 Authorised Dealers shall on behalf of non-resident investors receive funds for onward
transmission to Stock Brokers for purchase of shares.
5.2.6.11 Shares purchased on behalf of the foreign investors shall be registered into either their own
names or the names of Nominee Companies.
5.2.6.12 The share certificates, once registered accordingly should be endorsed ‘NON-RESIDENT,
and for dual quoted shares, a further endorsement ‘FOR SALE WITHIN ZIMBABWE ONLY’,
will be required. Authorised Dealers will be responsible for such endorsement. The
certificates may be delivered to the foreign investor or his bankers according to instructions.
5.2.6.13 For the purpose of dividend payments, the investors will enjoy 100% dividend remittance
rights, and Authorised Dealers can process these remittances without prior Exchange
Control approval.
5.2.6.14 The Transfer Secretary of each listed company shall be responsible for ensuring that the 10%
per foreign investor and the 40% overall limits are adhered to.
5.2.6.15 If shares are to be registered in the name of a local Nominee Company, it shall be the
responsibility of that company to inform the Transfer Secretary on whose behalf shares are
held to comply with the 40% and 10% limits.
5.2.6.16 Should a foreign investor exceed the 10% limit, the Transfer Secretary shall not effect
registration and is obliged to report to the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. The latter shall issue
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a directive to the investor to sell the excess shares within sixty days. Any losses incurred
shall be for the investor’s account. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange shall be required to
report the matter to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
5.2.6.17 Should the new collective foreign ownership exceed the 40% limit, the Transfer Secretary
shall be obliged to report to the Stock Exchange who should give a directive to the foreign
investor responsible for exceeding the limit (on the basis of LIFO) to sell sufficient shares to
bring the collective ownership within the 40% ceiling. Any loses incurred shall be dealt with
as in (5.3.2.8) above.
5.2.6.18 On disinvestments, the shares shall be sold by the stock broker on instruction. Authorised
Dealers, after satisfying themselves with the transactions, shall arrange a draft to be sent to
the foreign investor without seeking prior Exchange Control approval.
5.2.6.19 Zimbabwe Stock Exchange shall submit monthly returns to Exchange Control, on all
transactions effected over the period, i.e. amounts received, shares purchased and any
disinvestments.
5.2.7
Investment on the Money Market
5.2.7.1 Foreign investors may subscribe for up to 35% of primary issues of bonds and stocks
provided the purchase is financed by inward transfer of foreign currency through normal
banking channels. There is no limit on the level of participation by each investor, who are
free to dispose of their investments in the secondary market. However, the foreign investors
are not permitted to make purchases from the secondary market
5.2.8

5.2.8.1 All cases for dual listing shall require prior Exchange Control approval.
5.2.8.2
In cases of dual listing, the primary listing shall be on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange with a
minimum of at least 60% of listed shares at all times. Foreign investors shall, however, be
permitted to buy up to 40% of the shares in the dual listed company in line with existing
Exchange Control policy.
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5.2.8.3 Full fungibility shall be permitted up to 40% of the company’s shares held by foreigners.
5.2.8.4 Where secondary listing is on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, full fungibility is not permitted.
5.2.8.5 Local Sellers
i.
Shares are delivered in negotiable order to a Zimbabwe broker.

Ii.
Shares can be sold offshore if there is no Zimbabwe buyer and if the price
offshore is higher.

iii.
These shares are then sold offshore by a foreign broker.

iv.
The foreign broker then confirms the sale to the Zimbabwe broker.

v.
The sale confirmation and documentation in negotiable order are sent to the local
transfer secretaries and the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

vi.
The transfer secretary issues a Removal Receipt upon approval by the Zimbabwe
Stock Exchange.

vii.
The Zimbabwe broker sends the foreign broker the Removal Receipt.

viii.
The foreign broker remits the proceeds to the Zimbabwe broker through normal
banking channels.

Ix.
The Zimbabwe broker pays his Zimbabwe client.

x.
The Zimbabwe broker furnishes proof of the receipt of foreign funds to the transfer
secretary within 30 days of the sale. The letter from the bank confirming receipt of
funds is to be signed by two authorized signatories and submitted to Zimbabwe
Stock Exchange and Exchange Control.

xi.
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange will monitor the activities of brokers and transfer
secretaries.

Xii.
The Removal Receipt is the release in effect of the scrip prior to release of funds.
xiii.
The 30-day period will be strictly enforced. Primary responsibility for ensuring
compliance with the procedures rests with the transfer secretary who will report any
non-compliance to the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of
Zimbabwe.
5.2.8.6 Foreign Investor

i.
Authorized Dealers have to advise the Reserve Bank of receipt of funds
through normal banking channels supported by suitable documentary evidence.

ii.
Foreigners who wish to transfer shares to an external register may only do so by first
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presenting evidence of the inward transfer of funds to the Transfer Secretary who will advise
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
iii.
The Transfer Secretary will issue a Removal Receipt upon approval of the
inward
transfer of funds by the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and presentation of
suitable evidence, including the transfer form and the share certificate.
iv.
The foreign investor will use the Removal Receipt to effect the transfer of shares to
the external register.
5.2.8.7
I
. Foreign investors may transfer shares from an external register to the Zimbabwe register,
sell the shares and repatriate the proceeds using existing procedures in place for dual listed
shares.
ii.
Zimbabwe resident individuals may not purchase shares externally unless they have ‘free
funds’. Zimbabwean companies and corporate bodies may not purchase shares externally.
5.2.9
5.2.9.1 The removal of a security from a Register in Zimbabwe to a Register outside Zimbabwe
requires the prior permission of the Exchange Control.
5.2.9.2
The removal of a security from a Register outside Zimbabwe to a Register in Zimbabwe,
similarly requires the prior permission of the Exchange Control.
5.3
5.3.1
Authorised Dealers can process external loans and/or trade credits of up to USD5 million
without prior ELCC approval. All applications for external loans in excess of the stipulated
threshold must be submitted to the Reserve Bank for ELCC approval.
5.3.2
All external loans and/or trade credits must be processed in line with the existing ELCC
guidelines . Authorised Dealers shall submit a monthly return (EC Form Loans) to Exchange
Control.
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5.3.3
Authorised Dealers shall submit a monthly return (EC Form 2L) to Exchange Control by the
7th of the following month for transactions of the previous month (See Appendix 4).
5.3.3.1 All applications for external loans and/or trade credits above the stipulated threshold should
be addressed to:
The Secretary
External Loans Coordinating Committee (ELCC) Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
80 Samora Machel Avenue
P O Box 1283
HARARE
5.4
5.4.1
To Residents
5.4.1.1 Authorised Dealers can on-lend to individuals and corporates to meet current account and
domestic funding requirements without seeking prior permission from Exchange Control.
However, any lending to meet capital account obligations requires specific Exchange
Control approval.
5.4.1.2 Authorised Dealers are advised that it is not the requirement of Exchange Control to have
documentation (invoices) submitted for payment purposes but banks are expected to
exercise due diligence and apply prudential lending practices in advancing loans to
individuals and corporates.
5.4.1.3 Authorised Dealers shall on a weekly basis submit EC Form Loans to Exchange Control for
all loans and overdrafts extended to clients in the previous week. The EC Form Loans must
be submitted every Monday by 10.00 hr. (See Appendix 5)
5.4.2
5.4.2.1 Non-resident individuals may not borrow from authorised Dealers without prior Exchange
Control approval. Non-resident controlled companies may borrow locally to finance working
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capital on ratio of 1:1 with shareholders funds, i.e. the total amount they can borrow may not
exceed their shareholders funds.
5.4.2.2 Exchange Control regards shareholders funds to include; issued share capital; share
premium; capital/revenue reserves; shareholders’ loans; and retained earnings. Such
borrowing shall however, require prior Exchange Control authority.
5.5
5.5.1
All Capital Account applications and foreign transactions not covered in both the Exchange
Control Regulations Statutory Instrument 109 of 1996 and Exchange Control (General)
Order, (Statutory Instrument 110 of 1996), are subject to prior approval by the Exchange
Control Review Committee.
5.5.2
The ECRC meets once every week, to review applications, and all Review Applications are
normally processed within 14 days from the date of submission of sufficient application
details. Exchange Control reserves the right to request additional information in cases where
submitted details are not adequate to enable the Committee to make a decision on the
application.
5.6
5.6.1
Any person who is not satisfied by Exchange Control’s decision(s) may appeal against the
decision(s) within 30-days after being notified of the decision(s), to the Exchange Control
Review Committee, through their bankers.
5.6.2
The Committee, after deliberating on the matter as it considers necessary, may confirm, vary
or set aside the Exchange Control’s decision.
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RETURNS TO THE RESERVE BANK
6.1
Authorised Dealers are required to submit Exchange Control Returns to Exchange Control
Division through the Authorised Dealers’ Head Office and these returns must be submitted
electronically through Bank Supervision Application System (BSA). In addition, hard copies
duly signed by authorised signatories must be submitted to Exchange Control with the
relevant attachments/documentation.
6.2
The following Exchange Control returns are submitted to the Reserve Bank also for Balance
of Payments reporting purposes. Exchange Control shall issue in the form of a Directive
detailed formats of the returns listed hereunder:

i.
Nostro Balances Return

ii.
External Payments Returns

iii.
External Loan Transactions Return

iv.
Domestic Foreign Currency Loans Return
v.
Foreign Currency Inflows Return
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Address – Head Office
Agricultural Bank of Zimbabwe
Hurudza House
14-16 Nelson Mandela Avenue
HARARE
BancABC Limited
1 Endeavour Crescent
Mount Pleasant
HARARE
Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe
Cnr Paisley Road/ Birmingham Road
HARARE
CFX Merchant Bank Limited
Century Towers,
45 Samora Machel Avenue
HARARE
Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe Limited
60 Nkwame Nkrumah Avenue
HARARE
First Banking Corporation
Old Reserve Bank Building
76 Samora Machel Avenue
HARARE
Genesis Investment Bank Limited
Cnr House
Samora Machel Avenue
HARARE
Interfin Merchant Bank Limited

rd Floor, Social Security Centre
Cnr. J. Nyerere Way / 2
nd Street
Harare
Intermarket Banking Corporation Limited

th Floor, Intermarket Centre
Cnr, 1
st First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
HARARE
Kingdom Bank Limited

th Floor, Karigamombe Centre
53 Samora Machel Avenue
Harare
MBCA Bank Limited
Old Mutual Centre
Third Street
HARARE
Metropolitan Bank of Zimbabwe Limited
Metropolitan House
3 Central Avenue
HARARE
NMB Bank Limited

st Floor, Unity Court
HARARE
Premier Banking Corporation
2 Pious Road
Block A, Sam Levy’s Office Park
Borrowdale
HARARE
Rennaissance Merchant Bank

th Floor, Karigamombe Centre
53 Samora Machel Avenue
HARARE
Stanbic Bank of Zimbabwe Limited
59 Samora Machel Avenue
HARARE
Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited
John Boyne House
38 Speke Avenue
HARARE
TN Bank Limited

th Floor
101 Union Building
Kwame Nkrumah
Zimbabwe Allied Banking Group

th Floor, Social Security Centre
Cnr. Sam Nujoma/Julius Nyerere Way
HARARE
ZB Bank Limited
Zimbank House
First Street
HARARE
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