Guidance

Start investing in African businesses

Find out about investment opportunities and support from the UK government. Learn how to manage risk, invest ethically, and access guidance on African countries.

Research your market

Learn about the investment markets in Africa, which sectors are best for investment and stay up to date with travel advice. Find out more:

Get help from the UK government

If you are a UK business interested in investing in Africa, you can contact DIT.Africa@fcdo.gov.uk for advice on:

  • how to make useful business connections in your chosen market
  • how to start investing

You can also get advice if:

  • you are already investing in Africa and would like to expand
  • you need help fixing problems you are having with investing in Africa

Find networking and investment opportunities

Discover opportunities available to UK investors in African countries:

Learn the risks of investing abroad

Learn the risks of doing business abroad, including trade barriers and how to avoid them:

Find out more: Growth Gateway: supporting two-way trade and investment between the UK and Africa.

Updates to this page

Published 18 November 2022
Last updated 29 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Guidance reviewed and updated.

  2. First published.

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