Q: What are the benefits of investing in any of JIEC’S Industrial Estates?

* Developed Land plots and standard factory building at competitive prices.

* Modern infrastructure and services.

* Bundle of taxes exemption and incentives.

* Wastewater treatment plants.

* A streamlined and simplified registration and licensing procedures through an Investor One-Stop-Shop window. JIEC provides the necessary licenses for industrial projects through the Investors Services Bureau.

* A qualified administrative and technical team to follow up and facilitate the affairs of investors.

* A wide range of services, as detailed below: 

Q: What are the privileges and exemptions offered of the JIEC law to the industrial projects within the Industrial Estates?

1. Exemption from income tax and social services tax for a two-year period as of the date of the commencement of the production.

 
2. Exemption from land and building taxes.

3. Exemption or reduction on most municipalities' fees.

4. Full exemption from taxes and fees on: -

• Fixed assets of the project.
• Fixed assets necessary for expanding purposes.
• Spare parts for the project.

5. Projects are granted a 10-year exemption from income and social services taxes pursuant to the law of promotion investment. Respective to the development area where these projects exist.

Q: What are the services provided by Investors Services Bureau (OSS) located in all industrial Estates?

-- Receiving the new investment requests.
-- Following-up on the formalities of (sale / purchase / lease) of industrial land and standard factory buildings.
-- Construction licensing.

-- Construction work permits.
-- Water Services.
-- General maintenance.
-- Electricity services.
-- Profession and industry services.
-- Telecommunication services.
-- Internet connection via the investors Services Bureau (OSS).
-- Receive any complaints and comments and following up with the concerned departments.

Q: What are the procedures and the steps to purchase a standard factory building or a land within the Industrial Estates?

1)    The investor is welcomed to visit the Investors Services Bureau (OSS) and fill the land or building purchase request form.

2)    The request will be transferred to the Land and Property Directorate for studying and specifying the total value of land or ready building within 48 hours from the date of submission.

3)    The investor replies to the acceptance by paying the amount of the required land or (SFB).

4)    The Engineering Department will prepare the required documents for the land’s sale. These documents will be submitted to the Land Registration Department related to the Industrial Estate and will then be returned to JIEC management.

5)    JIEC contact the Department of Lands and Survey in order to complete the formalities to obtain the approval of the prime minister, in case the

6)    Total area of the property is over 50 thousands square meter, to transfer it to legal person (1). Either the sale to a company (Moral Personal), or to a foreign investor.

7)    After obtaining the approval, a representative of JIEC will accompany the investor to the Department of Lands and survey for land registration title.

8)    JIEC will start with the necessary documentation upon obtaining the clearance of paying the accrued amount.

9)    The transfer of ownership will take place after 48 hours from the date of payment.

10) The investor should pay to the Land Registration Department what amounts to 6% from the land value as registration fees.

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