Promulgation of special economic zones (SEZs) laws

The President promulgated two laws, which aim at implementing the policy of diversification of the Congolese economy and at creating special economic zones (SEZs) in the country. The two laws are (1) Law Nº 24-2017 on the creation of special economic zones, their operating system and organization, and (2) Law Nº 25-2017 establishing the Agency for the Planning, Promotion and Development of Special Economic Zones. Preferential terms offered in SEZs include a combination of tax incentives, favorable tariffs, and a One-Stop Shop. The Republic of the Congo has selected four special economic zones, namely Ouesso, Oyo-Ollombo, Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.

• Type:

  • Promotion and facilitation (Special economic zones)

• Industry:

  • Not industry specific

• Sources:

  • L'Agence pour la Promotion des Investissements , Improved business climate: Congo creates Special Economic Zones (SEZs), http://www.apicongo.org/lire_actu.php?id=2078, 01 Jul 2017
  • Ministry of Special Economic Zones, Law Nº 25-2017 establishing the Agency for the Planning, Promotion and Development of Special Economic Zones, http://zes.gouv.cg/sites/default/files/Lois%2025%20du%2009%20juin%2029170001.pdf, 09 Jun 2017
  • Ministry of Special Economic Zones, Law Nº 24-2017 on the creation of special economic zones, their operating system and organization , http://zes.gouv.cg/sites/default/files/Lois%2024%20du%2009%20juin%202017%20V0001.pdf, 09 Jun 2017