A Freeport operator shall be authorised to carry out any of the Freeport activities like warehousing, storage, quality control, inspection services, labelling, packing, repacking and repackaging, to mention a few. See more in the “Authorised Freeport Activities” section.
A company needs to first be incorporated and Navitas accompanies investors in setting up their entity in Mauritius.
All Freeport Companies benefit from the below fiscal and non-fiscal incentives:
· Duty-Free and VAT free for goods and equipment imported into Freeport zones
· 3% corporate tax
· 100% foreign ownership
· Reduced port handling charges
It is compulsory for a Freeport operator to work with one logistics provider when conducting activities in the Freeport.
· Warehousing and storage
· Breaking bulk
· Sorting, grading, cleaning and mixing
· Labelling, packing, repacking and repackaging
· Light assembly
· Minor processing
· Ship building, repairs and maintenance of ships, aircrafts and heavy-duty equipment
· Storage, maintenance and repairs of empty containers
· Quality control and inspection services
· Export and re-export oriented airport and seaport based activities
· Vault for keeping gold, silver, platinum, precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals, pearls, works of art and collectors’ pieces or antiques
· Security, courier, assaying or exhibition area, as the case may be, used wholly and exclusively for the items referred to in sub-item