Clinton Consultancy – Africa Investment Incentives & SEZ Advantage

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Unlocking Africa’s Most Attractive Investment Opportunities

Across Africa, governments are offering tax breaks, free zone benefits, and regulatory incentives to attract global investors and accelerate development. Clinton Consultancy helps clients identify, access, and secure these opportunities — and ensure they are implemented swiftly and in full compliance with applicable laws.

Our Expertise in Incentives & SEZs

  • Special Economic Zones (SEZ) & Free Zones: Secure setup in zones offering duty exemptions, zero-rated VAT, and relaxed foreign exchange controls.

  • Tax Holidays & Reduced Corporate Rates: Negotiate multi-year corporate income tax exemptions or reduced rates.

  • Import/Export Duty Relief: Obtain waivers on capital equipment and raw material imports.

  • Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT) Protections: Structure investments to benefit from treaty protections against expropriation and unfair treatment.

  • Investment Promotion Agency Registration: Complete GIPC (Ghana) and equivalent registrations across Africa to access incentives and investor protections.

  • Customised Incentive Packages: Negotiate project-specific incentives for high-value investments.

Countries & Regions with Strong SEZ and Incentive Regimes

  • Ghana: GIPC incentives, Free Zones Board approvals, Tema & Takoradi free zones.

  • Kenya: Export Processing Zones, Special Economic Zones in Mombasa & Athi River.

  • Morocco: Tangier Med Zone, Casablanca Finance City.

  • Nigeria: Lekki Free Trade Zone, Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone.

  • Djibouti: Djibouti Free Zone and Damerjog Industrial Free Zone.

  • Ethiopia: Hawassa Industrial Park and other IPDC-managed parks.

  • Mauritius: Integrated Resort Scheme (IRS), free port incentives.

  • Rwanda: Kigali Special Economic Zone.

  • Egypt: Suez Canal Economic Zone.

How We Deliver Results

  1. Opportunity Mapping: Identify the most advantageous jurisdictions and incentive frameworks for your project.

  2. Structuring: Align your investment structure to meet incentive criteria and maximise benefits.

  3. Regulatory Engagement: Leverage our access to investment authorities, ministries, and zone operators to accelerate approvals.

  4. Negotiation: Secure bespoke terms that go beyond standard incentive packages.

  5. Implementation & Compliance: Ensure benefits are realised in practice and protected over time.

Why Clinton Consultancy

  • Pan-African SEZ Knowledge: Deep understanding of zone-specific regulations, incentive schemes, and investment authority requirements.

  • Direct Access: Longstanding relationships with Free Zone Boards, Investment Promotion Agencies, and Ministries of Trade, Finance, and Industry.

  • Multi-Sector Capability: Experience securing incentives for mining, manufacturing, logistics, fintech, agribusiness, tourism, and more.

  • Bespoke Service: Tailored strategies to fit each client’s commercial objectives.

  • Discreet & Compliant: Strict adherence to anti-bribery laws while maximising lawful advantages.

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