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November, 2012
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Invest Macedonia Mission:Mission: - to win new investment projects into Macedonia and support the expansion of the existing base of overseas companies in the country. To deliver value to investors by using our broad knowledge of the Macedonian business environment and market segments, country-wide connections and a broad network of partners. Vision:Vision: - to become the best and most professional IPA in Europe and to contribute a significant percentage of Macedonia’s FDI inflows. To be recognized not as a government organization but as a pro business service provider 4 Main functions:4 Main functions: 1.Country promotion 2.Investor Servicing 3.Aftercare 4.Export promotion
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Promotion of Macedonia One of the core activities of Invest Macedonia is to widely promote the business climate of the country, its political, monetary and macroeconomic stability by: Media campaign (global TV-networks and newspapers) Specialized editions and brochures Network of economic promoters (direct marketing) Business forums, fairs and road shows
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Our Services – Investment Process Evaluation & Strategy Business opportunity analysis Identification of supplier base Identification of project-specific location factors Cost analysis Site pre-selection Organization of meetings with state and local authorities Organization of meetings with legal advisors and financial partners Decision & Investment Site visit organization Final site decision support Incentives negotiations and establishment of formalities Aftercare Support with relevant tax and legal issues Coordination and support of negotiations with other state and local authorities Support with your future expansion or reinvestment needs
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4 main sectors identified with greatest export potential Metal and Precise machinery industry inc. automotive components ICT Textile industry Agribusiness/Food industry Main activities include: Support and assistance for attendance on international fairs Organization of B2B events Organization of trade missions Country and market analysis Creation of data bases of Macedonian companies from different industries goal: INCREASING THE VALUE OF EXPORTS Our Services – Export Promotion
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24 economic promoters in 22 countries Europe: Italy, Sweden, UK, Germany, France, Austria, The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey, Poland, Russia, Croatia, Serbia, Albania Asia: China, Japan, India, Qatar, Kazakhstan Americas: USA, Canada, Argentina Economic promoters
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INVESTMENTOPPORTUNITIES
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Investment Opportunities Target Sectors Machine and Automotive components ICT Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals Agribusiness and Food Processing Energy sector Real Estate & Construction Textile Tourism
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Investment Opportunities Machine and Automotive Components Industry Existing engineering and manufacturing tradition Legacy of skills available to new investors Component production started in the 1960’s to supply Zastava, Serbia Companies primarily supply the aftermarket Johnson Controls, Johnson Matthey, Kemet, Teknohose, (Free Economic Zones), Kromberg & Schubert, Hi-Tech to supply OEM’s Markets are Europe, Russia, Turkey, Africa Most companies have ISO 9001 / TS 16949 quality certification
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Investment Opportunities ICT Sector Best telecommunication networks in the region – the system is 100% digital Leading multinational hardware and software suppliers (Microsoft, HP, IBM) have local sales and support services in Macedonia 100,000 PCs for every school child; free internet sessions provided by the government IT skills shortage in Western economies and growing demand for outsourcing services – Macedonia can be your solution! Availability of well-educated staff at competitive costs Quality assurance and standardization procedure intitialized
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Investment Opportunities Healthcare Sector, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals Existing pharmaceutical industry exports to over 30 countries worldwide Strong educational system, with an abundance of medical and pharmacy graduates Supportive regulatory environment Licensing arrangements in place with many of world’s leading pharmaceutical companies Availability of serviced industrial sites Manufacturing tradition
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Investment Opportunities Agribusiness and Food Processing Industry Unique combination of Continental and Sub- Mediterranean climates Environmentally friendly production practices Technologies for food processing Excellent access to regional markets Strong reputation for quality food products The greatest investment opportunities: fruits and vegetables – production, storage distribution and processing industries wine production sheep and goat cheese production
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Investment Opportunities Textile sector Esteemed reputation of Macedonian textile producers on the European Union market High flexibility and readiness to adapt to the demands of foreign markets Exceptional relation between product quality and costs Modern equipment 1-2 days distance to European Union markets Foreign investment welcomed in the ready- made clothing and knit production industries
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Summer Destinations Numerous tectonic, glacial and man-made lakes, 50 in total Large Ohrid, Dojran and Prespa lakes Wartersports, archeological, wine, eco and rural tourism Territory rich with geothermal waters In 2011, increase in foreign tourists from EU of 38% Winter Destinations Over 45 mountain peaks over 2.000m Around 70% of the territory is mountainous, many locations have more than 100 days of snow Opportunities for development and enhancements of hotels and resorts on many locations Investment Opportunities Tourism
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TECHNOLOGICAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES (TIDZs)
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Investment Opportunities Free Zones Free Zone Tetovo Area Size: 95 ha; Distance from Skopje - 35 km Free Zones Skopje 1 & 2 Area Size: 145 + 95 ha; E-75 Highway; Next to the Int’l Airport Free Zone Rankovce Area Size: 40 ha; Corridor 8 Free Zone Stip Area Size: 208 ha; The largest Free Zone; Excellent logistic support Free Zone Radovis Area Size: 10 ha; Main Road M6 Free Zone Strumica Area Size: 23 ha; Free Zone Gevgelija Area Size: 50 ha; 85 km from the port of Thessaloniki Free Zone Prilep Area Size: 68 ha; Between Prilep and Bitola (4 th and 2 nd largest city ) Free Zone Struga Area Size: 30 ha; Next to the Int’l Airport; 170 km from Durres port Free Zone Kicevo Area Size: 30 ha
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Free connection to utilities Subsidy of up to €500,000 towards building costs Green Customs Channel available at border for rapid export from Zone to EU countries Land in a TIDZ in Macedonia is available under long-term lease for a period of up to 99 years TAX TAX RATES TIDZs Outside TIDZs Corporate tax 0% for the first 10 years 10% Personal income tax 0% for the first 10 years 10% Value added tax0%18% Property tax 0.1% - 0.2% Excise taxes0%5% - 62% PRODUCT CUSTOMS DUTY TIDZs Outside TIDZs Raw materials0%Up to 15% Equipment0%5% - 20% Fiscal Benefits Investment Opportunities Technological Industrial Development Zones - TIDZs
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TIDZ “Skopje 1” JOHNSON CONTROLS $40mn automotive components plant; 150 employees initially – increasing to 500; Integrated circuits JOHNSON MATTHEY €55mn investment over 500 employees catalyst production TEKNOHOSE ANNOUNCING BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN TIDZ “SKOPJE 1” KEMET SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT PRODIS GROUP ANNOUNCING BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN TIDZ “SKOPJE 1” SAMVARDHANA MOTHERSON GROUP ANNOUNCED BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN TIDZ “SKOPJE 1”
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Thank You AGENCY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND EXPORT PROMOTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA Nikola Vapcarov 7 1000 Skopje Republic of Macedonia Tel.: + 389 2 3100 111 Fax: + 389 2 3122 098 e-mail: fdi@investinmacedonia.com web: www.investinmacedonia.com
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