The Trinidad and Tobago Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) regulates and facilitates the development of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to support investment and economic diversification.
SEZs are designated areas that offer targeted incentives, streamlined regulatory processes, and infrastructure support to encourage business growth, trade, and industrial activity. These zones are structured to attract investment, support enterprise development, and create employment opportunities.
SEZs are designated areas that offer targeted incentives, streamlined regulatory processes, and infrastructure support to encourage business growth, trade, and industrial activity. These zones are structured to attract investment, support enterprise development, and create employment opportunities.
Categories of Special Economic Zones
Free Ports
As key hubs for international trade and transshipment, Free Ports allow for the duty-free import, storage, processing, and re-export of goods without customs restrictions. Businesses operating in these zones benefit from reduced trade barriers, enhanced logistics efficiency, and cost-effective supply chain solutions. Free Ports play a crucial role in positioning Trinidad and Tobago as a regional trade gateway and logistics hub.
Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
Designed to boost global trade and attract investment, Free Trade Zones facilitate warehousing, distribution, and re-export activities with minimal regulatory burdens. These zones provide customs duty exemptions and tax incentives, making them ideal for businesses engaged in import-export operations, regional trade, and international commerce.
Export Processing Zones (EPZs)
EPZs support manufacturing, assembly, and value-added processing for export markets. Businesses operating within these zones gain duty-free access to raw materials, corporate tax incentives, and streamlined trade processes. EPZs are instrumental in strengthening Trinidad and Tobago’s manufacturing sector and expanding its export capacityunder global trade agreements.
Industrial Parks
Industrial Parks provide a dedicated space for large-scale industrial activities, offering modern infrastructure, specialized utilities, and regulatory support. These zones attract businesses engaged in heavy and light manufacturing, engineering, and processing industries, fostering economic development, industrial expansion, and job creation.
Technology Parks
Logistics and Warehousing Zones
Eligibility for SEZ Designation
To qualify for an SEZ designation, businesses must align with SEZA’s economic, investment, and operational standards, including:
- Economic Impact – Enhancing industrialisation, trade, and business growth.
- Employment & Skill Development – Creating jobs and fostering workforce expertise.
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Attraction – Encouraging international business partnerships.
- Innovation & Sustainability – Supporting technological advancement and responsible business practices.
- Infrastructure Development – Establishing world-class facilities for investment.
SEZA evaluates applications based on feasibility, sector alignment, and regulatory compliance to ensure the success of each SEZ.
TTSEZA
TTSEZA provides businesses with the expert guidance and regulatory support necessary to navigate the SEZ application process, optimise business operations, and leverage investment incentives.
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