Incentives
Incentives, in plain words
What a licensed zone enterprise gets, what it must do in return, and a checker that tells you which incentives fit your project.
Incentive checker
Which incentives fit your project
Move the sliders and tick what applies. The result updates as you go.
The full list
What every licensed enterprise gets
Tax holiday
No company income tax for the holiday period for qualifying exporters (example rule).
Duty-free imports
Plant, spare parts and raw materials for export production enter duty-free.
Foreign ownership
Up to 100 percent foreign ownership, with capital and profits free to repatriate.
No import or export licences
Goods are cleared once at the depot, not at every step.
Expatriate quota
Work permits for key foreign staff processed at the one-stop centre.
One-stop approvals
About 10 working days for a complete licence file.
In return
What the zone asks of you
Keep proper books, report exports and local sales each quarter, follow the design code and the environmental plan, and hire locally where you can. It is the deal that keeps incentives in place for everyone.
Compared
Inside the zone and outside it
A side by side for a typical light manufacturer. Example comparison.
| Item | Inside Tradewind | Typical site outside a zone |
|---|---|---|
| Import duty on machinery | None | Normal tariff applies |
| Company income tax | Holiday for qualifying exporters | Standard rate |
| Power | Stated MVA in your lease, solar plus grid | Grid plus your own generators |
| Customs clearance | At the depot inside the gate | At the port, with transit risk |
| Approvals | One-stop centre | Several agencies |
| Land title | Lease from the zone, title already settled | Your own due diligence |
Questions
About incentives
Are these the current rules?
This page is an example summary for the demo. The live site carries the zone’s current regulations and a downloadable investor guide.
Can a local company qualify?
Yes. Nigerian, foreign and joint venture companies all qualify on the same terms.
What happens if I sell more locally than planned?
You pay normal duties on the local share. Tell investor relations early and we will help you adjust your licence.
Next step
See what it costs
Rent, service charge and power for your plot size, in one figure.