Environment and Location |
- Stable political environment
- High environmental standards
- Ideal location in the Indian Ocean, midway between the largest trading and manufacturing blocks of Asia and Europe, and a business stepping stone into Africa. Favorable Time Zone (GMT +4)
- Nice weather all year through
- Strategic location outside the cyclone belt
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Land and natural Resources |
- Attractive land leasing costs
- Clean and Unpolluted natural water supply
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Skilled Human Resource |
- English / French speaking dynamic local work force
- High adult literacy rates – 96% Possibilities for recruitment of foreign workers also exist for certain sectors
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Large Growing Market |
- 83,000 local consumers with growing disposable income
- A rapidly growing middle class
- 140,000+ visitors annually and growing
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Well establish infrastructure and Legal System |
- Regular sea and air links to Europe, Asia and Africa
- Comprehensive road networks – 514 km (498 km surfaced)
- Excellent telecommunications network and IT services
- Basic infrastructures provided (electricity and water connections)
- Well established Port facilities with two deepwater berths
- Legal system based on English Commercial Law and a Civil Code based on Napoleonic Code
- Concessions guaranteed by law
- No visa requirements (Residence permits + work permits easily available for foreign investors)
- An investment code which provides a legal climate that is conducive to a greater flow of investment and business.
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