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, with Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) listed as its governing authority.
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 | operational |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
Eligible companies operating under Ghana's Free Zones regime receive 100% exemption from import duties and levies for production inputs and exports. A 10-year corporate income tax holiday is granted, followed by a maximum 8% rate. Further incentives include exemption from withholding tax on dividends, allowance for 100% foreign ownership, and one-stop facilitation for licensing and permits.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
About Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park
The Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ), also known as Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park, is an export processing zone in Ghana, established in 1995. Located in the Western Region, it is designed to attract export-oriented manufacturing and processing industries. The zone provides a range of incentives and infrastructure for investors. It operates under the regulatory framework of the Ghana Free Zones Authority.
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.
Which governing authority is listed for Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park?
SEZ Explorer records Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) as the governing authority for Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Shama Export Processing Zone (Shama EPZ) / Yabiw-Shama Industrial Park?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Eligible companies operating under Ghana's Free Zones regime receive 100% exemption from import duties and levies for production inputs and exports. A 10-year corporate income tax holiday is granted, followed by a maximum 8% rate. Further incentives include exemption from withholding tax on dividends, allowance for 100% foreign ownership, and one-stop facilitation for licensing and permits. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.