Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park
Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park is a Export Processing Zone located in Shama, Ghana, established in 1995, regulated by the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA).
Key Facts
| Type | Export Processing Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Shama, Ghana |
| Year Established | 1995 |
| Area | 2,800 acres (1,133.12 hectares) hectares |
| Companies | 1 |
| Governing Authority | Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) |
| Status | planned |
Investment Incentives
Under Ghana’s Free Zones regime, eligible companies enjoy 100% exemption from import duties and levies for production inputs and exports, and a 10‑year corporate income tax holiday followed by a maximum 8% rate. Other incentives include exemption from withholding tax on dividends, 100% foreign ownership, and one‑stop facilitation for licensing and permits.
About Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park
Shama Export Processing Zone (also referred to as the Yabiw/Shama Industrial Park) is a Ghana Free Zones Authority enclave in the Shama District of Ghana’s Western Region. Covering roughly 2,800 acres on the coast, it is earmarked primarily for downstream oil and gas activity, with scope for a jetty or mini‑port link to nearby Takoradi Port (about 2.1 km). The site is being advanced under GFZA oversight with private developer participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park?
Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park is a Export Processing Zone.
Where is Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park located?
Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park is located in Shama, Ghana.
When was Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park established?
Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park was established in 1995.
Who regulates Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park?
Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park is regulated by the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA).
What are the investment incentives at Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park?
Under Ghana’s Free Zones regime, eligible companies enjoy 100% exemption from import duties and levies for production inputs and exports, and a 10‑year corporate income tax holiday followed by a maximum 8% rate. Other incentives include exemption from withholding tax on dividends, 100% foreign ownership, and one‑stop facilitation for licensing and permits.