Supply Chain Solution
Economic Zones
Set up and scale inside trade-ready free zones — tax incentives, fast licensing and infrastructure built for businesses that move goods.
Overview
A base built for trade
A surprising share of global trade gets done inside economic and free zones — and for good reason. They pair tax advantages, fast-track licensing and favourable customs treatment with infrastructure designed around logistics. Meranta sets you up, licenses you and runs your operation inside the zone, then wires that base into our warehousing, freight and finance. What you get is a trading entity that's quick to stand up, cheap to run and plugged straight into global routes.
By the numbers
The impact, measured
Corporate tax in qualifying zones
Typical fast-track licensing
Foreign ownership in eligible zones
Partner for setup, space and logistics
What's included
How we can help
A complete set of capabilities, delivered by one accountable team.
Company Setup
Licensing, registration and structuring handled inside the zone.
Warehousing & Space
Trade-ready facilities and land within the zone perimeter.
Customs Treatment
Duty deferral and simplified procedures for zone cargo.
Tax Incentives
Clear guidance on the exemptions and reliefs you qualify for.
Licensing & Permits
Activity licences and approvals filed on your behalf.
Operational Support
Day-to-day admin, compliance and facilities management.
The difference
Why Meranta
Lower the cost of doing business
Tax incentives and duty deferral keep more capital inside the business as you grow.
Faster to operate
Fast-track licensing means you can be trading from the zone in weeks, not months.
Plugged into the network
Your zone base links straight into Meranta freight, warehousing and finance.
Goes well with
Related services
Most clients combine this with the rest of the Meranta chain.
Good to know
FAQs
What's the advantage of operating from a free zone?+
Free zones bundle tax incentives, simplified customs and purpose-built logistics infrastructure. For a business that imports, stores and re-exports goods, that adds up to real savings and faster turnarounds.
Can a foreign company own a zone entity outright?+
In many qualifying zones, yes — full foreign ownership is allowed. The exact rules turn on the zone and the activity, and we confirm what applies to your case before setup begins.
How long does it take to get established?+
In many zones, fast-track licensing wraps up in under two weeks once your paperwork is in order. We run registration, permits and facility setup in parallel to keep the timeline tight.
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