First Step Special Economic Zone
First Step Special Economic Zone is a Export Processing Zone located in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, established in 2011, with Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (Sierra Leone) / National SEZ Authority listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Export Processing Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, Sierra Leone |
| Year Established | 2011 |
| Area | 21.85 ha hectares |
| Companies | 83 |
| Governing Authority | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (Sierra Leone) / National SEZ Authority |
| Status | operational |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
Corporate tax holiday, 0% import duties on machinery and raw materials, 100% foreign ownership, One-Stop Shop licensing, and unrestricted profit repatriation.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
Recorded Sector Focus
First Step Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods, Textiles And Apparel, and Agro Processing And Food Beverage.
About First Step Special Economic Zone
First Step Special Economic Zone is a 21.9-hectare export processing zone located in First Step Special Economic Zone (Historical 54-acre SEZ near Waterloo), Western Area Rural (Waterloo), Sierra Leone, established in 2011 under the regulatory oversight of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (Sierra Leone) / National SEZ Authority. The zone specializes in light manufacturing and consumer goods, textiles and apparel, agro processing and food beverage, providing customs, fiscal, and infrastructure support for domestic and international enterprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is First Step Special Economic Zone?
First Step Special Economic Zone is a Export Processing Zone.
Where is First Step Special Economic Zone located?
First Step Special Economic Zone is located in Waterloo, Sierra Leone.
When was First Step Special Economic Zone established?
First Step Special Economic Zone was established in 2011.
Which governing authority is listed for First Step Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer records Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investment (Sierra Leone) / National SEZ Authority as the governing authority for First Step Special Economic Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which sectors are listed for First Step Special Economic Zone?
First Step Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Light Manufacturing And Consumer Goods, Textiles And Apparel, and Agro Processing And Food Beverage.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for First Step Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Corporate tax holiday, 0% import duties on machinery and raw materials, 100% foreign ownership, One-Stop Shop licensing, and unrestricted profit repatriation. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.