INVESTORS CENTRE

The Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone is a Maluti-Sector processing, 

manufacturing, engineering, logistics services, transport and logistics complex.

What Is On Offer To Investors

Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone accelerates growth where manufacturing and commercial activities are prompted and
conducted on preferential taxation terms

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WHAT IS AVAILABLE
INDUSTRIAL LAND
  • Service land - bulk infrastructure servicing each site within the zone
  • Greenfields development - flexible size options available
  • Lots of space - more than 1000ha available
  • Long-term lease periods long enough to recoup investment on infrastructure
  • Affordability - below market rate rentals because of government investment
PURPOSE BUILT INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Custom design tosuit upstream Multi-Sector Service and Processing requiremets
  • Heavy load-bearing roads and sites
  • Customer/site specific infrastructure offered (warehousing, specialised workshops, processing facilities)
DEDICATED ROAD AND RAIL ACCESS
  • Dedicated transport linkage directly with facilities
  • Wide roads and turning circles, heave load capacity
  • Designed to commplement road and rail transport and logistics functions
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
FREE PORT (CUSTOMS CONTROL AREA)
  • Custom Control Area (CCA) means no VAT or duties on goods landedin the zone
  • Dedicated road and rail access means seamless transfers along SIP2 Corridor and across Southern Africa and back
  • Focus on operational efficiency pf handling and turnaround time
EASE IF DOING BUSINESS
  • In addition to customs free envvironment
  • One stop shop for government and regulatory services
  • Incl. permitting, immegration and business support etc.
MULTI-SECTOR VS SECTOR-SPECIFIC FOCUS
  • Focus on attracting multi-sector investors
  • First major tenant companies already in land allocation discussions
  • Dedicated indystry support from Government, industry bodies and sectors
  • Proximity of sophisticated engineerig base, including companies already servicing the industry
EASE OF ACCESS
  • Dedicated supplier database of locally-based companies meeting international standards in both direct and indirect services
  • Skills database for ease of recruitment

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

Incentives

A number of incentives are available to ensure Maluti-A-Phofung Special Economic Zone's growth, revenue generation and
international competitiveness

Corporate Income Tax

Reduction in corporate income tax from 28% to 15%
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Building Allowance

10% Allowance on Buildings & Improvements to buildings
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12I Tax Allowance

Support for capital investment and training
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Employment Tax Incentives

This tax allowance is also available to business outside the SEZ
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Customs Control Area

This incentive allows for tax and VAT relief for investors importing and exporting goods
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