Why Choose Clinton Consultancy
Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent, with a track record in helping investors, manufacturers, and logistics companies set up and operate in Africa’s most strategic industrial parks and special economic zones (SEZs).
We provide end-to-end advisory on licensing, compliance, tax structuring, investment incentives, and cross-border trade access. Our UK- and Africa-trained team blends lobbying expertise with Big Four–style advisory standards to deliver international-quality outcomes at competitive rates.
Our SEZ & Industrial Park Services
Corporate & Regulatory
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Company incorporation and zone licensing.
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Concession and lease agreement negotiation.
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Local content compliance and reporting frameworks.
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Customs and free zone regulatory compliance.
Tax & Incentives
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Structuring to benefit from tax holidays, duty-free imports, and VAT exemptions.
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Navigating double taxation treaties and investment protection agreements.
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Optimising transfer pricing and profit repatriation.
Operations & Trade
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Trade facilitation and customs clearance processes.
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Warehousing and bonded storage arrangements.
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Supply chain integration and regional market access strategies.
Risk & Disputes
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Concession agreement enforcement.
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Regulatory disputes with SEZ authorities or customs.
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Contract enforcement and dispute resolution.
Major SEZ & Free Zone Hubs in Africa
Horn of Africa
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Djibouti Free Zone – Gateway to East Africa and the Middle East; logistics, warehousing, and re-export.
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Ethiopia Eastern Industrial Zone – Manufacturing hub linked to Djibouti Port via standard gauge rail.
North Africa
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Tanger Med Port & Free Zone, Morocco – Integrated port and industrial complex, automotive, and manufacturing hub.
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Casablanca Finance City (CFC), Morocco – Regional HQ and financial services SEZ.
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Suez Canal Economic Zone, Egypt – Maritime-industrial hub with global trade access.
West Africa
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Lekki Free Zone, Nigeria – Oil & gas, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and deep-sea port integration.
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Tema Free Zone, Ghana – Manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics for West African markets.
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Walvis Bay Free Zone, Namibia – Gateway for SADC region exports.
East Africa
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Athi River EPZ, Kenya – Apparel, manufacturing, and agro-processing exports.
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Lamu Port SEZ, Kenya – Part of LAPSSET corridor; regional logistics hub.
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Bugesera Airport SEZ, Rwanda – Aviation-linked industrial and commercial free zone.
Southern Africa
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Coega SEZ, South Africa – Automotive, energy, and manufacturing industries.
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Richards Bay IDZ, South Africa – Minerals beneficiation, bulk handling, and logistics.
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Nacala SEZ, Mozambique – Logistics, energy, and agro-industrial hub.
Central Africa
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Pointe-Noire SEZ, Republic of Congo – Oil & gas support services and industrial manufacturing.
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Kribi Industrial Zone, Cameroon – Linked to deep-water port, petrochemical and mineral exports.
Fee Categories (quoted upon request)
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SEZ Licensing & Setup Packages.
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Tax & Incentives Structuring.
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Customs & Trade Compliance Advisory.
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Concession & Contract Dispute Resolution.
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Compliance & Governance Retainers.
Contact Clinton Consultancy
If you are looking to establish, expand, or optimise operations in Africa’s strategic industrial parks and SEZs, Clinton Consultancy can deliver the legal, strategic, and operational support you need.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695
