Benin is a promising investment destination for all kind of manufacturing given the enabling policy framework and competitive infrastructure availability. Extending over 670 km from the Niger River to the Gulf of Guinea, Benin enjoys a particularly advantageous geostrategic position in West Africa.
The economic zones, road network and Cotonou Port occupy a central place in the logistic movements of the region, offering access to the sea for many neighbouring landlocked countries (Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali & Chad).
Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone is a 1000 Hectare plus Industrial Zone promoted jointly by Government of Benin and ARISE to encourage local processing of Agriproducts.
This industrial park is just 45 Km from Cotonou and is being developed on the model of an integrated business city and concept of WORK – LEARN- LIVE & PLAY.
Benin offers a very investor friendly climate and is one of the Africa’s most political and social stable countries since the independence in 1960, with a per capita GDP of USD 2,300. Republic of Benin is a model for democratic stability in sub-Saharan Africa and around the world, having marked four successive peaceful electoral turnovers since 1991. Benin’s GDP for years has been steadily growing and plans to reach 7.1% by 2021. It is one of the highest growth rates in the Region, above average growth rate of 4.5% in sub-Saharan Africa. Government’s reforms and projects since 2016, has resulted into restructuring of the national economy and sustainable growth. Driven by the development of agribusiness and manufacturing sectors it has achieved significant growth in recent years.
Benin is ranked 3rd as per UNDP’s 2019 Human Development Index in West Africa.
As per World Bank’s 2019 “Ease of Doing Business” report, Benin ranks above most of the Western and Central African countries. Benin is ranked 14th in Africa and 2nd in West Africa for good governance in the 2017 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Index. Benin is often referred to as the Latin Quarter of Africa because of dynamic and well-educated youth.
Benin is part of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa (Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Gambia, Cape Verde, Niger, Mali & Burkina Faso) which offers free trade borders. Collectively, these countries comprise an area of 5 million sq. km and an estimated population of over 349 million as per 2015 estimates.
Glo-Djigbe Industrial Zone Salient features mentioned below:
- The Government of Benin supported Project – First come first serve – (subject to meeting of qualification criteria)
- Ready-made 10,000 Sq.m. factory for cashew processing
- Funding for fully mechanized Cashew processing machines is available without any guarantee/collateral
- Single Window Clearance facility – Complete paperwork including Environment Approval and other statutory approvals ensured.
- Pre Approved Working Capital for purchase of one-year Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) is available
- Full-fledged RCN procurement assistance through trained local staff on a request basis (in case of self procurement) or long term guaranteed contracts arranged with local suppliers
- Dedicated warehouse (with drying space) to store one year of RCN on pay if you use basis
- Support in international marketing of the finished product
Other Fiscal Incentive to units in our Industrial Platform:
- No Property Tax
- 100% Income Tax exemption
- 100% Exemption on custom duties on the import
- 100% TVA exemption
- 100% exemption on capital gains
- Other relaxations and waivers:
- Relaxed Labour laws & flexibility in employing expatriates
- Long term Land rights – 99 years
- Preferential tariffs for the companies operating in Industrial Free Zone (Water and electricity supply
To Know More Contact
Ashish JAIN : (India 91 9004056783) ashish.jain@arisenet.com
Heena SABOO (India 91 8383057074) heena.saboo@arisenet.com
Nivedh SHETTY (Benin +229 5304 6722) nivedh.shetty@arisenet.com
Jasveer SINGH (Dubai +971 505452369) jasveer.singh@arisenet.com
