TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL (TIKZN)
DRIVING THE BUSINESS OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT
South Africa is rated among the top 10 in the world in the category of investor protection and good fiscal governance. The World Bank has rated South Africa among the top 30 countries for ease of doing business. South Africa is also regarded as one of the least costly areas in which to establish a business.
In line with this, the province of KwaZulu-Natal has established itself as a premier domestic and international investment and tourist destination. With two of Africa's busiest ports and world-class road and rail infrastructure, KwaZulu-Natal enjoys the strategic and competitive advantage of being a global gateway for trade into Southern Africa and to the world. Its strategic location and highly developed industrial sector ensure a competitive edge for both local and foreign investors and unique advantages for local exporters.
Investment in KwaZulu-Natal continues to emerge as a major contributor to South Africa's growing economy and its favourable business environment has made the province a sound investment destination for investors from around the world.
SERVICES
In actively promoting business investment in KwaZulu-Natal, Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal provides a range of services, which include:
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Project Appraisal
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Site Identification and Evaluation
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Sector Economic Data Provisioning
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Backward and Forward Linkages
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Business Permits (under the auspices of the Department of Trade & Industry)
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Agreement Brokering
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Ensuring the satisfactory and successful conclusion of necessary agreements by relevant parties and stakeholders.
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Joint Venture Facilitation
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Facilitation of Capital-Raising
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General Business Advice
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After-Care Services
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Marketing of Incentives
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Inward and Outward Investment PromotionMissions
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Project Profiling
In its promotion of export trade opportunities, Trade & Investment KZN, offers traders a comprehensive bouquet of services, which
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MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Ensuring the obtaining of sufficient information about particular export markets and local manufacturers.
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
Market Development Programmes, facilitating trade promotional programmes designed to bring willing buyers and willing sellers into contact with one another.
