All reforms
Tax treatment of supplies to free zones
Increase sensitisation on free zone tax incentives to address limited SME awareness and compliance capacity
Not started
Medium priority
Status confirmed 11 August 2026Agreed, but implementation has not begun.
Where this stands
Incentive already in law; uptake constrained by awareness.
Why this reform was agreed
Supplies of inputs to free zones should be accorded the same treatment as the finished product.
Ongoing and planned interventions
Government has zero-rated VAT and expanded tax exemptions for supplies to free zones under the 2025 Tax Amendment Acts, lowering costs and supporting export-oriented investment.
Progress updates
No progress updates recorded yet
Updates are published as the lead institution confirms movement on this action.