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There are almost no restrictions on the form or extent of foreign investment in South Africa, and the range of incentives available include tax incentives as well as those targeting small and medium enterprises, strategic industrial projects and exporters.

SIP incentives on stream
SIP is an incentive programme designed to encourage investments into South African operations from both local and foreign investors. Its primary aim is to significantly contribute to the growth, development and competitiveness of specific industry sectors by providing industrial investment allowances, in the form of tax relief, to qualifying industrial projects.

Assistance for exporters
The Department of Trade and Industry offers four marketing assistance schemes that are operated under the Export Marketing and Investment Assistance Scheme.

Number of tax incentives
There are a number of income tax incentives available, including double taxation agreements with a number of countries.

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