Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone: Africa's Global Manufacturing and Air Logistics Platform

This world-class development offers globally integrated logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, and support for a range of airport-related activities, including cargo operations, warehousing, agriculture, and commercial real-estate.

Operating in a Special Economic Zone

The benefits offered to businesses operating within the Special Economic Zone are geared towards promoting business growth, revenue generation, employment creation, the export of value-added commodities, and the attraction of both foreign and local investment – all enhancing South Africa’s manufacturing and export capabilities.

Targeted Priority Sectors

  • Aerospace and aviation-linked manufacturing and related services;
  • Agriculture and agro-processing, including horticulture, aquaculture and floriculture;
  • Electronics manufacturing and assembly;
  • Medical and pharmaceutical production and distribution;
  • Clothing and textiles; and
  • Automotive component manufacturing.


Key Benefits

  • Preferential 15% Corporate Tax: for qualifying entities;
  • Building Allowance: 10% per annum for qualifying buildings and fixed structures;
  • Employment Incentives: for low salary workers;
  • Customs Controlled Area: Import duty rebates for production-related and exported products, and VAT exemptions under specific conditions for supplies procured in South Africa;
  • Enhanced 12i Tax Incentive: designed to support greenfield investments, as well as brownfield investments;
  • High End Infrastructure: funded through the provincial government and SEZ Fund;
  • One Stop Shop: providing a supportive environment for businesses operating, or planning to operate, within the Special Economic Zone; and
  • The Black Industrialist Programme: offered by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).
     


Investment Opportunities