Our Special Economic Zones
Unlock powerful incentives and world-class infrastructure in premier industrial hubs
KwaZulu-Natal’s two premier Special Economic Zones (SEZs), the Dube TradePort and Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ), offer exceptional investment opportunities. They provide a business-friendly ecosystem designed to accelerate industrial growth and global competitiveness.
Your Competitive Benefits
Our SEZs provide unmatched financial advantages for businesses looking to establish or expand their operations.
Key Incentives:
- Reduced corporate tax rates
- Customs duty relief on imported materials and equipment
- VAT exemptions on qualifying purchases
- Employment tax incentives
Dube TradePort Corporation
Key Strengths:
- Located at King Shaka International Airport, linking to two of Africa’s busiest seaports
- A 50-year master-planned development with five distinct business zones
- A flagship project in South Africa’s National Infrastructure Plan
Dube TradePort SEZ is a premier logistics and manufacturing hub supporting cargo operations, warehousing, agriculture, and commercial real estate. It is a high-tech, secure environment with state-of-the-art facilities designed to boost exports and attract both local and foreign investment
Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
Key Strengths:
- Strategically located just one kilometre from the deep-water Port of Richards Bay
- Purpose-built for export-oriented heavy and medium industry
- Targeted sectors include Metals Beneficiation, Agro-Processing, and Renewable Energy
The RBIDZ is an ideal zone for investors seeking both prime economic opportunity and a high quality of life. With direct access to import and export logistics, it is a highly attractive destination for industrial investment, fully owned and supported by the provincial government