Dear Member,

In the letter dated 21.05.2025 and numbered 5815, sent to our Chamber from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye,

In the letter sent to our Union from the Ministry of Commerce, it is stated that the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Communiqué (SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE) has been amended by the Ethiopian Government (SEZ Proclamation No. 1322/2024).

With the amendments made, it is stated that developers, operators and investor companies in the SEZ will be able to benefit from exemptions from customs duties and other taxes, as well as other incentives. Within the scope of these incentives, it is stated that developers and operators who have SEZ investment permits will be fully exempt from all taxes and duties on the import and export of goods to and from the SEZ; a zero-rate VAT will be applied to goods and services entering the SEZ from the customs area and exemption from indirect taxes may be possible; dividends distributed to shareholders will be exempt from income tax; exemption from taxes and duties on capital goods imported into the SEZ may be granted, and various incentives will be available.

Best regards.