a step-by-step guide on how to open a PayPal Business Account, including tips for Zimbabwe users:

Step 1: Go to PayPal Business Signup

• Visit PayPal Zimbabwe Business Signup

• Click Sign Up → Select Business Account → Click Next

Step 2: Enter Your Business Email

• Use a professional business email (e.g., yourname@yourcompany.com)

• Make sure you have access to this email to confirm it

Step 3: Provide Business Details

• Business Type: Sole Proprietor, Company, or Nonprofit

• Business Name: Registered business name or trading name

• Business Address: Your official business location

• Business Phone Number: A valid phone number for verification

Step 4: Enter Personal Information

• Full legal name of the business owner

• Date of birth

• Government-issued ID (Passport or National ID)

• Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)

Step 5: Create a Strong Password

• Minimum 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character

• Ensure it is unique and secure

Step 6: Accept PayPal Terms & Conditions

• Read PayPal’s User Agreement and Privacy Policy

• Check the required boxes and click Agree and Continue

Step 7: Verify Your Email

• Check your inbox for PayPal’s confirmation email

• Click the link to verify your email and activate your account

Step 8: Link a Bank Account or Card

• Optional at first

• Link a Zimbabwean bank account or debit/credit card

• Helps with account verification and withdrawals

⚠️ In Zimbabwe, PayPal may allow sending payments but direct receiving or withdrawals may be restricted. Use Payoneer or Wise for receiving international payments safely.

Step 9: Complete Identity Verification (KYC)

• Upload the required documents:

  • Government-issued ID

  • Proof of address

  • Business registration certificate (if applicable)

• Verified accounts have higher limits and full features

Step 10: Start Using Your Business Account

• Accept payments via PayPal buttons, checkout links, or invoices

• Track transactions in your dashboard

• Manage withdrawals via linked bank or international receiving service

Tips for Zimbabwe Users

• Use real and verifiable information to prevent account limitations

• Keep documents updated

• Link a Payoneer or Wise account to safely receive payments

• Separate business and personal emails for security and professionalism

Useful Links

• PayPal Business Signup Zimbabwe

• PayPal Help Center

• Payoneer – receive international payments

• Wise – multi-currency accounts

I can also create a visual step-by-step guide with screenshots showing exactly how to fill every field in the signup form and link Payoneer/Wise so Zimbabwean businesses can safely receive payments.