Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone
Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone is a Free Zone located in Maheskhali, Bangladesh, established in 2010, with Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Free Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Maheskhali, Bangladesh |
| Year Established | 2010 |
| Area | 80 hectares |
| Companies | 48 |
| Governing Authority | Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
10-year regressive income-tax holiday for units (100/100/80/70/60/50/40/30/20/10%); duty-free import of capital machinery, construction materials and raw materials; 80% VAT rebate on utility services; 100% foreign ownership; full repatriation of capital, profits and dividends; one-stop services.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
About Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone
Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone, Maheskhali - approved in principle June 2026 as one of Bangladesh's first two free trade zones (with Anwara); under construction per BEZA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone?
Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone is a Free Zone.
Where is Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone located?
Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone is located in Maheskhali, Bangladesh.
When was Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone established?
Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone was established in 2010.
Which governing authority is listed for Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone?
SEZ Explorer records Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) as the governing authority for Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Cox's Bazar Free Trade Zone?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: 10-year regressive income-tax holiday for units (100/100/80/70/60/50/40/30/20/10%); duty-free import of capital machinery, construction materials and raw materials; 80% VAT rebate on utility services; 100% foreign ownership; full repatriation of capital, profits and dividends; one-stop services. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.