Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Mozambique
21 Mar 2024Liberalizes several FOREX operations affecting FDI
On 21 March 2024, Mozambique issued Notice No. 4/GBM/2024, which establishes the Liberalization Regime for Capital Operations and Other Foreign Exchange Operations. As per Article 4 of the Notice the following transactions do not require [...]
Mozambique
07 Mar 2024Issued new Regulations for its Private Investment Law 2023
On 7 March 2024, Mozambique issued a new Regulations for the Private Investment Law 2023. These Regulations outline the procedures for approving and carrying out private investments in Mozambique and providing tax and non-tax guarantees [...]
Mozambique
06 Jun 2023Eliminates several licensing requirements
On 6 June 2023, Mozambique published Decree No. 27/2023 of 23 May 2023, which extends from 11 to 66 the number of business activities that can be started without a license. Essentially most types of businesses that do not require a [...]
Mozambique
04 May 2023Approves a new law to foster private investment
On May 4, 2023, the Parliament of Mozambique passed a new Private Investment Law aimed at fostering investment in the country. The law incorporates several measures to encourage investment, such as tax benefits, accessible land, simplified [...]
Mozambique
30 Dec 2022Revises mining regime, reducing incentives and increasing monitoring
On 30 December 2022, the Government of Mozambique gazetted Decree No. 76/2022, which introduced changes to the Regulation of the Specific Regime of Taxation and Tax Benefits for Mining Activities. Significant amendments include: • [...]
Mozambique
30 Dec 2022Introduces fiscal measures to promote growth and improve the business environment
The Government of Mozambique introduced changes to the Corporate Income Tax Code through Law 20/2022, gazetted on 30 December 2022. The law includes the following fiscal incentive measures: - Reduction of the corporate tax rate for [...]
Mozambique
09 Aug 2022Launches an Economic Acceleration Stimulus Package
On 9 August 2022, the Government of Mozambique announced the launch of the Economic Acceleration Stimulus Package. The measures in the package include the following among others: • VAT exemption for imports on the productive sectors [...]
Mozambique
13 Apr 2021Raises minimum capital requirements for free transfer of funds
The Decree No. 20/2021, of 13 April, which amends the Regulation of the Investment Law, raises the minimum capital requirement for foreign investors to be able to repatriate profits and invested capital (from USD 45'000 to USD 130'000). [...]
Mozambique
18 Sep 2020Regulation on licensing of infrastructures and oil operations
On 18 September 2020, Mozambique implemented Decree no. 84/2020 Regulation on licensing of infrastructures and oil operations, applicable to the infrastructures to be installed by the concessionaires, operators and their contractors [...]
Mozambique
18 Aug 2014Petroleum law amended
The amended law allows the government to issue new gas and oil exploration licences. It requires domestic and foreign operators who apply for licences for exploring oil and gas to form partnerships with the state oil company ENH. It [...]
Mozambique
06 May 2014Mocuba Special Economic Zone established
The Government approved Mocuba Special Economic Zone (an area of 10.727 km2) for promoting the use of the available potential in the Lugela District, both in the forest sector and, mostly, in agriculture. The Zone will be used for [...]
Mozambique
08 Oct 2013Shortens the business registration period
The decree facilitates the establishment of new companies through a single business registration form. This will reduce the time needed to set up a company to a maximum of 25 days, as opposed to 65 days at present. The decree is designed [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
-
The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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