Investor Presentaiton
MENA-OECD
INVESTMENT
PROGRAMME
II. Policy Framework
Selected MENA Policy Frameworks for Economic Zones
The policy frameworks in several MENA countries provide for equal treatment of foreign and
domestic investors, increased linkages with the local economy and national certificates of
origin.
Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Palestinian National Authority, Syria, UAE and Yemen all permit 100%
foreign ownership.
National certificates of origin are provided in Egypt's Suez Special Economic Zone and in
Jordan's free zones.
To increase linkages with the local economy in Egypt, all the local components of the products
produced in the free zones are exempt from any customs duties in the case of their selling to
the local market (inside the country); and exports and imports of the project to and from the
country are exempt from any sales taxes or any other kinds of taxes or duties applied in the
country.
UAE and Jordan do not apply minimum export requirement in their zones.
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