ZPE do Açú
ZPE do Açú is a Export Processing Zone located in São João da Barra, Brazil, established in 2017, regulated by the Companhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN).
Key Facts
| Type | Export Processing Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | São João da Barra, Brazil |
| Year Established | 2017 |
| Area | 1100 hectares |
| Companies | 150 |
| Governing Authority | Companhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN) |
| Status | under_development |
Investment Incentives
Federal tax and contribution suspension with conversion to zero rate or exemption (II, IPI, PIS, Cofins, AFRMM) on eligible imports and domestic acquisitions, plus zero PIS/Cofins on service imports/acquisitions. Streamlined customs and administrative procedures, including dispensation from federal import/export licenses except for sanitary, national security, or environmental controls; and ICMS incentives per Convênio Confaz 99/98 under state procedures.
Sector Focus
ZPE do Açú hosts businesses specialising in 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.
Who regulates ZPE do Açú?
ZPE do Açú is regulated by the Companhia de Desenvolvimento Industrial do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CODIN).
What sectors operate in ZPE do Açú?
ZPE do Açú hosts businesses in Mixed.
What are the investment incentives at ZPE do Açú?
Federal tax and contribution suspension with conversion to zero rate or exemption (II, IPI, PIS, Cofins, AFRMM) on eligible imports and domestic acquisitions, plus zero PIS/Cofins on service imports/acquisitions. Streamlined customs and administrative procedures, including dispensation from federal import/export licenses except for sanitary, national security, or environmental controls; and ICMS incentives per Convênio Confaz 99/98 under state procedures.