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RICHARDS BAY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE
                                      (RBIDZ)











                                                             Mel Clark
                                     www.rbidz.co.za






















       A PASSION TO EFFECT REAL CHANGE      �  Create employment and improve the skills base
       The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone   This prime industrial business and trade hub is one of
       (RBIDZ) is a state-owned, legally registered, industrial   the country’s leading Special Economic Zones (SEZ).  A
       development company situated in KwaZulu-Natal.   SEZ aims to encourage international competitiveness
       Linked to the international deep-water port of   through offering a number of benefits:
       Richard’s Bay and with prime rail and road access, this   �  The reduction in corporate tax from 28 to 15%
       IDZ is indeed the portal to the world.  �  World-class industrial land that support
       The KwaZulu-Natal government is the sole owner of      infrastructure for export-orientated production
       the RBIDZ, reporting to the Department of Economic   �  Dedicated in-house Customs Controlled Area
       Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs      (CCA) that supports services to expedite
       (DEDTEA) through an accounting authority (Board)      forwarding and clearing
       that is appointed by the MEC.        �  Duty-free on imports for production related raw
                                               materials including machinery and assets used in
       The RBIDZ is an organisation made up of real people,      production with aim of exporting the finished
       with a real dedication, and passion to effect real   products
       change in South Africa. This commitment and energy   �  VAT exemptions under specific conditions for
       is apparent in all dealings with not only each other but      supplies procured in South Africa
       with potential investors too. The company’s purpose
       summarised, ultimately guides the strategic direction   The RBIDZ is an integral part of Government’s
       of the organisation. The purpose of the RBIDZ is to:  macroeconomic policy to develop South Africa’s
       �  Attract local and foreign investors who will    manufacturing sector. This is done through
          beneficiate South Africa’s raw materials  encouraging investment in export orientated
       �  Create production capacity        manufacturing industries, centred on beneficiation of
       �  Provide services                  the country’s natural resources and thereby creating
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