As part of their business operations, Freeport licensees are entitled to operational incentives contributing to enhance their international cost competitiveness.

 These incentives include:

- Vat at zero rate for all supplies made to a licensee and exclusively meant to be used within a Freeport zone

- Sale of goods onto the local market up to a specified limit and upon payment of duties and taxes

- Duty and tax exemption on all machinery, equipment and materials imported by a Freeport licensee and meant for its exclusive use within a freeport zone

- Reduced port handling charges on containerised and bulk cargo exclusively destined for re-export

- Specialised and competitive freight forwarding, clearance and trucking services.

Last Updated: 3/18/2004 2:52:04 PM