Malawi Government encourages local and foreign investment in any sector of the economy, with no restrictions on ownership.

Malawi offers an attractive investment climate, featuring stable political environment; friendly and kind people; a liberalized economy; preferential access to world markets under various agreements; hard working trainable labour force, competitive incentives for manufacturing particularly for exports; modern telecommunications; daily flight connecting to regional and international markets; industrial estates and Export Processing Zones; and positive moves towards a corruption free nation.

Except in specific circumstances, manufacturing activities require no license, and the incorporation of a company in Malawi takes a maximum of 10 days. The Government of Malawi is dedicated to facilitating private investment.