Dube TradePort SEZ

Dube TradePort SEZ is a Special Economic Zone located in La Mercy (near Durban), South Africa, established in 2018, with Dube TradePort Corporation (a business entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government) listed as its governing authority.

Key Facts

TypeSpecial Economic Zone
LocationLa Mercy (near Durban), South Africa
Year Established2018
Area1400 hectares
Companies1,000
Governing AuthorityDube TradePort Corporation (a business entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government)
Statusoperational

Recorded Benefits and Incentives

Benefits include 50-year tax relief, 0% corporate income tax, VAT exemptions, withholding tax exemptions, and remittance tax exemptions. Other advantages are suspension of customs duties and import restrictions, 100% foreign ownership, relaxed labor laws, and expedited certification processes.

Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

Recorded Sector Focus

Dube TradePort SEZ is listed with a sector focus including Logistics and Manufacturing.

About Dube TradePort SEZ

Dube TradePort SEZ is South Africa's only aerotropolis-based special economic zone, located adjacent to King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal. Established under the SEZ Act, it integrates air cargo, logistics, agro-processing, and manufacturing in a single precinct. The zone offers competitive incentives including a preferential corporate tax rate, VAT and customs relief, and streamlined regulatory approvals. Key sectors include perishable agri-exports, pharmaceuticals, automotive components, and e-commerce fulfilment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of zone is Dube TradePort SEZ?

Dube TradePort SEZ is a Special Economic Zone.

Where is Dube TradePort SEZ located?

Dube TradePort SEZ is located in La Mercy (near Durban), South Africa.

When was Dube TradePort SEZ established?

Dube TradePort SEZ was established in 2018.

Which governing authority is listed for Dube TradePort SEZ?

SEZ Explorer records Dube TradePort Corporation (a business entity of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government) as the governing authority for Dube TradePort SEZ. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.

Which sectors are listed for Dube TradePort SEZ?

Dube TradePort SEZ is listed with a sector focus including Logistics and Manufacturing.

Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Dube TradePort SEZ?

SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Benefits include 50-year tax relief, 0% corporate income tax, VAT exemptions, withholding tax exemptions, and remittance tax exemptions. Other advantages are suspension of customs duties and import restrictions, 100% foreign ownership, relaxed labor laws, and expedited certification processes. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

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