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The government took a certain number of measures aiming at encouraging Trade and Business development in Madagascar.
  • The Law on Major Mining Investments which grants guarantees of stability, giving entitlement to many advantages

  • The Law on the Free Zone System which offers tax, customs advantages as well as simplification and mitigation of investors’ obligations:
    - Transfer of salaries actually earned in Madagascar by expatriates
    - Exemption from Business Tax (IBS) for the first few financial years,
    - Temporary suspension of fees and taxes for the importation of building materials and accessories, site rolling stock, raw materials, etc.
    - Suspension of fees and taxes for the importation of personal effects and objects of expatriate workers
    - Right to export manufactured products freely

  • The General Tax Code which provides for the different taxation systems and applicable procedures
    - Taxation for Employees,
    - Taxation for Enterprises, Companies
    - Taxation for Associations

  • The Customs Code which specifies the customs procedures and systems applicable to Madagascar
    - Entry for consumption
    - Exportation
    - Temporary Admission, etc.

  • For further information, please consult the following sites
    http://www.mefb.gov.mg