ZPE do Açú

ZPE do Açú is a Export Processing Zone located in São João da Barra, Brazil, established in 2017, with Companhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN) listed as its governing authority.

Key Facts

TypeExport Processing Zone
LocationSão João da Barra, Brazil
Year Established2017
Area1100 hectares
Companies150
Governing AuthorityCompanhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN)
Statusunder_construction

Recorded Benefits and Incentives

The zone offers federal tax and contribution suspension or exemption for II, IPI, PIS, Cofins, and AFRMM on eligible imports and domestic acquisitions. PIS/Cofins are also zero-rated on service imports/acquisitions. Streamlined customs and administrative procedures include dispensation from federal import/export licenses, subject to sanitary, national security, or environmental controls. ICMS incentives are available under Convênio Confaz 99/98.

Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

Recorded Sector Focus

ZPE do Açú is listed with a sector focus including Mixed.

About ZPE do Açú

ZPE do Açu is an Export Processing Zone in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, designed to host export-oriented industries and services with customs control and trade facilitation. Created by federal decree, it is being implemented by the State’s industrial development agency to leverage the nearby Porto do Açu and attract investment to northern Rio de Janeiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of zone is ZPE do Açú?

ZPE do Açú is a Export Processing Zone.

Where is ZPE do Açú located?

ZPE do Açú is located in São João da Barra, Brazil.

When was ZPE do Açú established?

ZPE do Açú was established in 2017.

Which governing authority is listed for ZPE do Açú?

SEZ Explorer records Companhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN) as the governing authority for ZPE do Açú. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.

Which sectors are listed for ZPE do Açú?

ZPE do Açú is listed with a sector focus including Mixed.

Which benefits and incentives are recorded for ZPE do Açú?

SEZ Explorer's current record lists: The zone offers federal tax and contribution suspension or exemption for II, IPI, PIS, Cofins, and AFRMM on eligible imports and domestic acquisitions. PIS/Cofins are also zero-rated on service imports/acquisitions. Streamlined customs and administrative procedures include dispensation from federal import/export licenses, subject to sanitary, national security, or environmental controls. ICMS incentives are... Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

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