The Government of Malawi allows joint ventures under the Partnership Act. The amount and form of capital invested in a joint venture are not regulated. Joint ventures, however, must be licensed by the Registrar General in the Ministry of Justice. Steps to Establishing an Office 25. The Government of Malawi is officially supportive of foreign businesses interested in establishing agency, franchise, joint venture, or licensing relationships.
Most manufacturers distribute their products through wholesalers or agents.
The United States Information Service, also in Lilongwe, houses a small commercial library. Malawi has one television station which is government-funded. The elite own satellite dishes and videocassette recorders. Product advertisement can be done through the print media and radio broadcasting. The newspapers with the largest circulation are The Nation and The Daily Times.