- Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kenya offer integrated infrastructure, reduced trade barriers, and significant tax exemptions (customs duty, excise duty, VAT, stamp duty) plus reduced corporate tax rates.
- Businesses must obtain a license from the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) to operate within an SEZ.
- SEZs are designed to attract local and international investors, boost manufacturing, exports, and foreign direct investment.
- Examples of SEZs in Kenya include Tatu City SEZ (Kiambu County), Compact FTZ (Embakasi, Nairobi), and Africa Economic Zone (Eldoret).
- SEZs are governed by the Special Economic Zones Act 2015 and offer three main types of licenses: Developer, Operator, and Enterprise.
Source: msn.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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