Nkomazi Special Economic Zone

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, established in 2014, with dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act listed as its governing authority.

Key Facts

TypeSpecial Economic Zone
LocationMpumalanga, South Africa
Year Established2014
Area1,200 ha master-planned agro-processing and Maputo Corridor logistics estate in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga hectares
Governing Authoritydtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act
Statusunder_construction

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

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, and Mining And Mineral Processing.

About Nkomazi Special Economic Zone

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is a 1,200-hectare agro-processing and cross-border logistics SEZ at Komatipoort on the N4 Maputo Development Corridor in Mpumalanga, South Africa (designated December 2018 under the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency [MEGA] and the dtic). As of 2026, the zone is in bulk infrastructure installation and township establishment (0 current commercial operating tenants, 0 current operating jobs, 0 current exports), with a pipeline of 22 committed prospective investors (~ZAR 7.9B / USD 430M projected investment and ~1,000 projected Phase 1 jobs).

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of zone is Nkomazi Special Economic Zone?

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone.

Where is Nkomazi Special Economic Zone located?

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa.

When was Nkomazi Special Economic Zone established?

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone was established in 2014.

Which governing authority is listed for Nkomazi Special Economic Zone?

SEZ Explorer records dtic (designation); zone operator per SEZ Act as the governing authority for Nkomazi Special Economic Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.

Which sectors are listed for Nkomazi Special Economic Zone?

Nkomazi Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Agro Processing And Food Beverage, Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, and Mining And Mineral Processing.

Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Nkomazi Special Economic 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.

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