Frequently Asked Questions

What are Export Processing Zone Enterprises and Certificates?

An individual business wishing to establish either in a Zone or as a single unit factory is known as an Export Processing Zone Enterprise. In order to operate as part of an Export Processing Zone they must apply through the appropriate management company for an Export Processing Zone Enterprises Certificate. To operate as a single unit factory they must apply for an Export processing Zone Single Factory Certificate. Only when they are in possession of a certificate are they entitled to the facilities available to an EPZ.

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