Special Economic Zones

Competitive Incentives

As a Special Economic Zone, we provides competitive incentives for enterprises to set up.

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CORPORATE TAX
0%
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
0%
VAT
0%
DIVIDENDS WITHHOLDING TAX

EXCISE DUTY

Importation of goods and services are exempt from excise duty.

EXEMPTIONS ON:

Stamp Duty
Payment of advertising fees and business service permit fees
IDF / RDL

TALENT MOBILITY

Entitled to work permits for foreign nationals up to 20% of full-time employees.

PROFIT REPATRIATION

SEZ enterprises can fully repatriate all capital and profits without any foreign exchange impediments.

Special Economic Zones

Eligibility Requirements

Requirements for Enterprises setting up in Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre.

The enterprise applicant must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a company incorporated in Kenya

  • Must have the financial capacity and technical expertise to carry out the SEZ proposed operations

  • Must own or lease land or premise within an SEZ to set up its operations

  • The company’s operations must create employment opportunities to the local residents

  • The operations of the company should not have negative impact on the environment or engage in activities that are a threat to national security

Special Economic Zones

Application Process

The process for applying for an SEZ
Enterprise License.

Our team will guide you in the preparation of a Business plan, provide support in filling out the application form and conclude the application process.

  • Presentation of a business plan for the proposed SEZ activity

  • Complete the SEZ Enterprise application form attaching all requisite documents

  • Once the Application satisfies requirements, an Approval Letter is issued

  • A Letter of No Objection is written to the Business Registration Service (BRS) to enable the investor to register/incorporate an SEZ company.

  • Incorporation of New SEZ entity. Incorporation of the New SEZ Entity is carried out by the Business Registration Service (BRS)

  • An SEZ Enterprise License is issued to the newly Incorporated SEZ Company after payment of the Annual License fee of US$ 1,000 and provision of the following documents:

    • Investment Agreement
    • Land Lease Agreement from the SEZ Developer or Operator
    • Any other statutory licence specific to the nature of business

Target Service Sectors

We host international companies and service sector investors looking to leverage Africa’s global growth opportunities.

Banking
Fintech
Technology
BPO Services
Call Centers
Professional Services
Legal Firms
Corporate Headquarters
Communications
Insurance
Capital Markets
E-commerce (Services)
Media & Entertainment
Entrepreneurs
Innovation Hubs
SPVs
Associations
NGOs
Hospitality
Conferencing
Healthcare

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