East London Industrial Development Zone
East London Industrial Development Zone is a Special Economic Zone located in East London, South Africa, established in 2002, with dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Special Economic Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | East London, South Africa |
| Year Established | 2002 |
| Area | 1200 ha hectares |
| Companies | 40 |
| Governing Authority | dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act |
| Status | operational |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
15% preferential Corporate Income Tax rate (Section 12R, vs 27% national CIT), 10% p.a. accelerated building allowance over 10 years (Section 12S), Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) wage subsidy, and SARS Customs Controlled Area (CCA) import duty and 15% VAT suspension.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
Recorded Sector Focus
East London Industrial Development Zone is listed with a sector focus including Automotive And Ev, Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Renewable Energy And Battery Storage, and Bpo And Shared Services.
About East London Industrial Development Zone
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is a 1,200.0-hectare operational Special Economic Zone in Buffalo City (East London), Eastern Cape, South Africa, originally designated as an IDZ in 2002 (operational since 2003) and converted to a statutory SEZ under the Special Economic Zones Act No. 16 of 2014. Linked directly to the Port of East London and King Phalo Airport, it hosts 40 operational investors employing 5,409 workers (ZAR 5.825 billion / USD 320.38 million realised investment) across automotive component manufacturing (anchored by the Mercedes-Benz South Africa supply chain), ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is East London Industrial Development Zone?
East London Industrial Development Zone is a Special Economic Zone.
Where is East London Industrial Development Zone located?
East London Industrial Development Zone is located in East London, South Africa.
When was East London Industrial Development Zone established?
East London Industrial Development Zone was established in 2002.
Which governing authority is listed for East London Industrial Development Zone?
SEZ Explorer records dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act as the governing authority for East London Industrial Development Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which sectors are listed for East London Industrial Development Zone?
East London Industrial Development Zone is listed with a sector focus including Automotive And Ev, Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Renewable Energy And Battery Storage, and Bpo And Shared Services.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for East London Industrial Development Zone?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: 15% preferential Corporate Income Tax rate (Section 12R, vs 27% national CIT), 10% p.a. accelerated building allowance over 10 years (Section 12S), Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) wage subsidy, and SARS Customs Controlled Area (CCA) import duty and 15% VAT suspension. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.