The Karas Regional Council can assist investors to obtain EPZ status for investments in the Region.
 
 
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The investor can benefit from the following general tax incentives

Corporate income tax: 35%

Mining companies’ tax: 25 – 60% (diamond companies 50%, plus surcharge of 10%)

Petroleum producing companies’ tax: 42%, plus additional profits tax

Exporters’ tax (manufactured exports except meat and fish): 80% on export profits 

Export Processing Zones in Namibia
Namibia offers some of the most attractive fiscal incentives in Africa via its EPZs. These regimes provide a tax haven for manufacturers, importers and exporters or value added process is eligible, provided it is focussed on exports outside the SACU Region. Sales to local markets of up to 30% of production may be allowed on request.

The Town Councils of Keetmanshoop and Lüderitz have expressed their interest in attracting manufactures that desire EPZ status, and have offered special local benefits to investors interested in developments at their towns. The Karas Regional Council will, therefore, assist investors to obtain EPZ status for investments made within the Karas Region.

Tax and non-tax incentives
Certain tax and non-tax incentives have been designed to give the competitive edge to Namibia-based entrepreneurs who invest in the manufacturing and export traders. These incentives are accessible to both existing and new manufacturers.

Manufacturing activities in all sectors can benefit from these measures, including local value-added processing of Namibian minerals, fish and agricultural products, which are currently exported largely in raw form.

Incentives for manufacturers, exporters and EPZ enterprises
These initiatives are designed for entrepreneurs whose main target is SACU.

Namibia based entrepreneurs exporting their products outside the SACU market are also entitled to benefits under this incentives scheme.

Manufacturers exporting goods derived from local products receive greater benefits than enterprises that export finished goods only. To benefit from the scheme, an investor needs to register with the Ministry of Finance as a manufacturer or exporter of manufactured goods. The Namibian Investment Centre assists investors with this registration process.