Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone

Incentive Details

CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Reduction in corporate income tax from 28% to 15%

Businesses Prescribed in Section 24(4) of the SEZ Act, located in a Special Economic Zone

BUILDING ALLOWANCE
This incentive is subject to requirements contained in the income Tax Act

Businesses and Operators prescribed in Section 1 of the SEZ Act , operating within a Special Economic Zone will qualify for accelerated building allowance from 2% to 10%

12L TAX ALLOWANCE
Support for capital investment and training

Greenfield investments and businesses using new and unused manufacturing assets

EMPLOYMENT TAX INCENTIVE
This tax allowance is also available to businesses outside the SEZ

Businesses operating within an SEZ are eligible to employee tax reduction subject to compliance Employment Tax Incentive Act 26 of 2013

CUSTOMS CONTROL AREA
This incentive allows for tax and VAT relief for investors importing and exporting goods in and out of the Zone

Businesses and Operators located within a customs controlled area of a Special Economic Zone will be eligible for vat and tax relief

Primary Sectors

Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone aims to simulate social and economical benefits as well as regional development,
and is focused on the following sectors:

Automative Sector

1st and 2nd tier supplier | Warehousing Vehicle distribution Centre | Yellow plant

Agro-processing Sector

Bio-Fuels | Forestry and Wood | Dairy Products, Meats, Vegetables, Fruits | Wool, Hides, Hives

Logistics Sector

Logistics Service Providers | Warehousing facilities Distributions Centres | Cross-Docking Facilities

General Processing Sector

Light Industries | Assemble/Fabrication Electrical/Electric | Garments, textiles

ICT Sector

Call Centres | Software Engineering & programming Computer and Mobile Phone | Data Centre

Pharmaceuticals Sector

Generics & cosmetics | Natural Remedies Medical accessories | Latex based material