- Stable political environment and government policies which welcome and support local and foreign investment
- Ideal location in the Indian Ocean, midway between the largest trading and manufacturing blocks of Asia & Europe, and a business stepping stone into Africa.
- Favorable Time Zone (GMT+4) that allows working hours to overlap with major financial centers
- High environmental standards
- Nice weather all year through
- Strategic location outside the cyclone belt
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- Attractive land leasing costs
- Clean and unpolluted natural water supply
Skilled Human Resource
- English / French speaking dynamic local work force
- High adult literacy rates β 96 percent (possibilities for recruitment of foreign workers also exist for certain sectors)
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- 97,000 local consumers with growing disposable income
- A rapidly growing middle class with the 2nd highest GDP per capita in Africa
- 360,000+ visitors annually and growing
- Concessions guaranteed by law and attractive fiscal incentives package for investment in the tourism, agriculture, renewable energy and fisheries sectors to enhance competitiveness.
- Comprehensive road networks β 502 km (482 km surfaced)
- Regular sea and air links to Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa
- Excellent telecommunications network and IT services
- Basic infrastructures provided (electricity, water connections and road network)
- Well established port facilities with two deepwater berths, extensive space for container handling and modern cargo handling equipment
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- Legal system based on English Commercial Law and a Civil Code based on Napoleonic Code
- 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
- Offers a world class financial center with no foreign exchange control and restrictions.
- A growing economy with expanding opportunities in the fishery, agriculture, real estate, adventure tourism, ICT and energy sectors.
- Ranked first in Africa for Human Development Index and second for both the Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance and the Corruption Perception Index in Africa.
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