EPZs and Parks

industrial parks imageEXPORT PROCESSING ZONES AND INDUSTRIAL PARKS

The Gambia offers several export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks that provide significant benefits to both foreign and local investors seeking to establish or expand their operations in the country.

Enterprises operating within EPZs enjoy exemptions from import duties, excise duties, corporate income tax, and municipal taxes. Additionally, enterprises located outside an EPZ that export at least 30% of their products are eligible for a 10% reduction in annual corporate or turnover tax liability for up to five years.

July 22nd Business Park

The July 22nd Business Park, developed by the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA), is the country’s first export processing zone.

Situated at Banjul International Airport in Yundum, one of the fastest-growing areas of The Gambia, the park spans 168 hectares of land. Its strategic location offers exceptional opportunities for private sector participation in the development of:

  • Commercial office spaces

  • Industrial complexes

  • Hotels and resorts

  • Real estate opportunities

The park is open to foreign investors for additional expansion, making it a cornerstone of The Gambia's efforts to boost industrial and commercial growth.

Current facilities at the Business Park include:

The July 22nd Business Park is equipped with modern infrastructure and services, including:

  • Electricity: A 1–2 MW generator powering the park

  • Industrial water connections

  • Telecommunication and waste management infrastructure

  • Fuel depot

  • Access roads

  • Customs house

  • Security fence

  • Landscaped surroundings and a natural environment

Business activities to be pursued at the Business Park include:

The July 22nd Business Park supports a wide range of business activities, including:

  • Manufacturing and processing

  • Agribusiness

  • Assembling and bulk breaking

  • Labelling, packaging, and repackaging

  • Warehousing

  • Information, communication, and technology (ICT) activities

  • Financial and offshore services

This comprehensive infrastructure and range of incentives make the July 22nd Business Park an attractive destination for businesses looking to establish a presence in West Africa.