Restrictions on Foreign Investment Swaziland welcomes foreign investment and most business activities are open to foreign investors. Exchange control still exists but South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland have no exchange control restrictions in effect amongst them by virtue of their membership of the Common Monetary Union and the same restrictions apply in respect of customs with Swaziland being a member of the Southern African Customs Union. Revenue and original capital investment can be repatriated subject to the consent of the Central Bank of Swaziland being obtained in terms of which such revenue and capital can be repatriated in the currency in which the original investment was made in Swaziland. The Swaziland Stock Exchange has regulations governing dealings in securities listed on it which are in line with those of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange . Intellectual Property Protection is provided for by statute.
Registries There are public registries for trademarks and patents.
Swaziland is a signatory to the Berne and Paris Convention. There is a free and virtually unimpeded exchange of goods between member states of the Southern African Customs Union. In addition Swaziland is party to many Preferent Trade Agreements in Africa, Europe and the United States and there are many export incentives available to genuine exporters. The Swazi legal system is totally independent and follows the principles of Roman Dutch Law. A well-served and efficient banking system is in place.