Strategic location & Investment incentives
Mozambique is located on the southeastern coast of Africa, bordering Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini. Its ports provide strategic access to international markets and serve as a key hub for regional importers and exporters.
Fiscal and Customs Benefits: Exemptions on customs duties and VAT for importing capital goods.
Tax Credits: Corporate tax deductions of 5% in Maputo City and 10% in other provinces for five years.
Sector-Specific Incentives: Tailored benefits for agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, tourism, and industrial free zones.
Priority sectors for investment
Agriculture: 36 million hectares of arable land, with potential for irrigation from eight major river basins. Strategic value chains identified, including maize, rice, cassava, cashew nuts, sesame, and poultry.
Industry: Opportunities in food processing, wood, textiles, furniture, building materials, and packaging. Focus on adding value to natural resources, mining, and expanding exports.
Tourism: Investment opportunities in national parks, private game farms, coastal tourism, and integrated resorts (e.g., Pemba, Inhassoro).
Energy: Third-largest LNG exporter in the making, with over 200 TCF of natural gas reserves and vast coal and renewable energy potential.
Infrastructure: Partnerships are encouraged to develop roads, bridges, and telecommunications.
Investment climate & Competitive advantage
Significant economic growth has been recorded, driven by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, infrastructure, energy, fisheries, industry, mining, and banking. Membership in ICSID, MIGA, ICC, and bilateral agreements with numerous countries (e.g., USA, China, South Africa, UK) promotes a stable investment environment.
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Gateway: Provides infrastructure linking landlocked Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.
Natural Resources: Abundant reserves of land, water, minerals, and rich cultural heritage.
Labor Force: Availability of competitive, educated, and trainable workers.
Economic Potential: Predicted annual growth of 7% from 2022, largely due to LNG projects.
Infrastructure Investments: Public-private partnerships are prioritized to develop roads, bridges, and telecommunications.
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