According to the public relations report of Sarkhes Special Economic Zone, Mohammad Reza Kalai said: In line with its social responsibilities, this region is trying to provide stable employment in the underprivileged region of Sarkhes by attracting domestic and foreign investors.
Referring to the attraction of 26 domestic and foreign investors this year by the special region, he noted: So far, 150 investors have been attracted in different fields in the region, of which 50 investors have received permission to finish work and have started their activities.
The CEO of Ferkhes Special Economic Zone continued: The rest of the investors are either installing their devices and equipment, or are looking to get a license and set up a contract.
He stated about the activities of the new units invested in the special zone: Textile, metal, knowledge-based, mini-refinery, as well as logistics and warehousing fields are the areas of activity of these units.
Kalai said about the services provided to investors: In the first place, the land is handed over with the best price and payment conditions in cash and long-term installments, which will prove to be a great help in reducing investment costs.
He continued: Infrastructural services such as water, electricity, gas, telephone, etc., as well as the issuance of legal permits, such as the establishment license, operating license, completion of construction work, etc., are another part of these services.
Kalai added: With the aim of introducing capabilities and providing incentive packages, Sarkhes Special Economic Zone Institute, through public relations and international affairs unit, along with extensive national level advertisements and participation in specialized exhibitions, also informs about the facilities considered for investors.
He called the 13-year tax exemption from the issuance of the operating license of the relevant unit one of the many legal advantages of the special zone for investors and said: Customs exemptions from production, entry of machinery and raw materials of the production line into the region without payment of customs duties and taxes, as well as no need to register the order of goods upon entering the territory of the Islamic Republic, are among the other advantages of Sarkhes Special Economic Zone.
He continued: These features, along with infrastructural advantages such as the airport, the proximity of wide and normal rails with the rails of Central Asian countries, multiple warehouses, 4,000-ton double-circuit cold storage, power plant, etc., have provided special conditions for the presence of investors in this region.
