Importers, traders and businesses sourcing goods from outside Zimbabwe.
Get imported goods moving without draining your cash reserves.
Import Finance can help cover supplier payment, freight or clearing costs for a confirmed import order.
What this can be used for
- Paying an overseas supplier ahead of shipment
- Covering freight, duty or clearing costs on arrival
- Bridging the gap between paying for an import and selling it locally
How it works
- 1Submit the import order and supporting documents
- 2ProActive verifies the order and assesses the application
- 3Receive a written offer with full cost breakdown
- 4Accept, sign, and funds are released — often direct to the supplier or clearing agent
- 5Repay according to the agreed schedule
Who is this for?
- Registered business or verifiable import/trading history
- A confirmed supplier order, proforma invoice or shipping document
- Ability to demonstrate a realistic local sale or use for the goods
What you'll need to apply
- Supplier proforma invoice or purchase order
- Business registration documents
- Import/clearing documentation where available
Benefits
- Assessment based on the confirmed import order and your trading history
- Clear, itemised cost breakdown before you accept any offer
- Structured around the real timeline of an import shipment
Import timelines can shift with shipping and customs delays — plan for some flexibility in your repayment schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Payment routing depends on the specific transaction and applicable cross-border payment rules, and is confirmed as part of your offer.
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Ready to apply for Import Finance?
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