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Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? 

Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? 

5 minutos A place-based policy that has long been part of the regional development toolbox can be traced to Ireland’s west coast – the home of the Shannon Free Zone. Launched in 1959, it is widely considered the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The Shannon project began as a response to developments in long-range aircraft technology as planes no longer needed to refuel in Shannon before continuing to major centres like London or Paris. A local entrepreneur advocated that the central government apply incentives Continue lendo

What Is a Free Economic Zone?

What Is a Free Economic Zone?

7 minutos A free economic zone is a specifically designated area within a country where trade and fiscal policies are different from those of the rest of the territory. They promote foreign investment, encourage exports and stimulate local development. They also offer unique incentives, such as reduced taxes, tariff exemptions and simplified administrative procedures. In this article we will learn about the specific characteristics of free economic zones, their benefits and limitations, as well as outstanding examples of their implementation around the world. The Continue lendo

Guide complet sur le processus de création et de création d’entreprise aux Émirats arabes unis

Guide complet sur le processus de création et de création d’entreprise aux Émirats arabes unis

6 minutos Les Émirats arabes unis (EAU) sont devenus l’une des destinations les plus attractives pour les entrepreneurs et les entreprises qui cherchent à se développer au Moyen-Orient. Connus pour leur emplacement stratégique, leur environnement propice aux affaires et leur politique d’impôt sur le revenu nul, la création d’entreprise aux EAU est une option attrayante pour les entreprises du monde entier. Dans ce blog, nous explorerons tout ce que vous devez savoir sur la création d’entreprise aux EAU, y compris les critères d’éligibilité, les Continue lendo

Powershoring

Powershoring

25 minutos Por Jorge Arbache Powershoring is an emerging concept that refers to the decentralization of the production of energy-intensive goods to locations that offer clean, secure, cheap, and abundant energy and are situated close to consumer markets. This strategy aims to meet contemporary demands for sustainability, competitiveness, energy security, and economic efficiency. It is a corporate strategy, rather than a political one like nearshoring, friendshoring, or reshoring. Powershoring is primarily designed to serve international markets, which is why the strategy benefits from infrastructure Continue lendo

Feliz Ano Novo

Feliz Ano Novo

5 minutos Por José Reinaldo Tavares Eu estou entre aqueles que acreditam que o Maranhão tem um enorme futuro como estado em desenvolvimento e que, neste ano de 2024, avançou muitos degraus na caminhada para cima, marcada pela aprovação da Zona de Processamento de Exportação (ZPE), uma luta de quase 40 anos. Com a aprovação da ZPE que, antes mesmo de estar instalada, já tem uma empresa aprovada pelo Conselho Nacional de ZPEs – o que mostra a força da nossa zona de livre Continue lendo