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about PIC

The Republic of Congo is a Central African country, straddled by Africa's most powerful river. Covering almost 65% of the country's land area, the Congo Basin Forest is one of the country's ecological prides, and it is the 2nd largest troprical forest in the world after the Amazon rainforest.

It is the world's largest carbon sink, absorbing more carbon than the Amazon. 3rd largest exporter of roundwood, 4th largest exporter of wood products in Africa after South Africa, Cameroon and Gabon, the Republic of Congo is the third largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Plateformes Industrielles du Congo (PIC) is a public private partnership between ARISE IIP and the Republic of Congo.

The objective of this partnership is to develop 3 SEZ in Pointe-Noire the economic capital of the country, Oyo and Ouesso. The main priority now is the zone in PNR, with a surface area of 2,700 hectares, which we are approaching in 2 phases. We're in phase 1, which covers just over 465 hectares.

With this project, the government intends to diversify its economy, which until now has relied solely on revenues generated by the oil sector. It would also like to develop the value chain of natural resources available in the country, by processing them locally. One of the reasons for this project is also to generate employment.

2,700 Ha

Zone Area

Congo

Location

$1.85 Bn

FDIs Target

PIC investment opportunities

Sawn Wood

Market Size

$500 Bn

Glass Manufacturing

Market Size

$300 Bn

Caustic Soda

Market Size

$50 Bn

Methanol

Market Size

$100 Bn

Paper & Pulp

Eucalyptus Plantation

15,000 Ha

Supply

600,000 cbm

Furniture

African Furniture Market

$30 Bn by 2025

MDF

MDF Business Investment in PIC, Republic of Congo, Africa, Industry Opportunities for Investors in Arise IIP SEZs, Special Economic Zones.

Market Size

$40 Bn

Plywood

Supply

600,000 cbm

Demand

30,000 cbm

Production

8,000 cbm

Veneer

Market Size

$30 Bn

Metal Refining

Resources

Copper, Iron & Metal Ores

Copper Wires and Cables

Market Size

$580 Mn

CAGR

5.2%

Forecast

$1 Bn

Copper Cathodes

Market Size

$900 Mn

CAGR

Forecast

$2 Bn

Metal Recycling

Market Size

$1.05 Bn

CAGR

5.5%

GDP Contri.

10%

why invest in PIC?

Business Ease & Advantages

The World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index provides insights into the ROC's business climate.
The country has made strides in simplifying processes, but challenges persist. The zone offers many advantages for investors.
In fact, electricity and water costs are extremely low compared to those outside the zone. The single building window is also one of the advantages of the zone, as it facilitates administrative procedures for investors, from setting up a company to obtaining tax exemptions.
Location Ease: The port planned for the zone, which will be connected to the main port of the city located less than 10km from the zone by sea, will facilitate the import/export relationship for investors. Currently, the zone is 17 kms away from the Port of Pointe-Noire (by road) and less than 10km by sea; from Pointe Noire to Brazzaville main capital of the city only 45 minutes by plane, both cities have one international airport each; there are possibilities to travel by road and train within the countries.
Investors will also benefit from tax exemptions, notably concerning customs duties, corporate income tax as well as the repatriation of funds.

Fiscal Incentives For Businesses

Custom Duties: Exemption from all customs duties and taxes while importing machinery equipment, raw materials, office supplies, vehicles, etc.
Corporate Tax: 100% exemption on corporate tax for first 10 years, afterwards nominal 10%
Repatriation of Funds: Government allows to repatriate 100% of capital and profits from Congo.

ZONE gallery

Progress report and pictures of PIC industrial zone, Republic of Congo, Arise IIP SEZs, Africa For Investors

PIC Progress 1

PIC Progress 2

PIC Progress 3

PIC Progress 4

PIC Progress 5

PIC Progress 6

€150 Mn

Total investment in infrastructure

5,000+

Job creation in Pointe-Noire

2235 Ha

Total planned area size of Phase 2

FACILITIES IN PIC

Road Network

Jetty

Port Connectivity

Medical Centre

Internet

Water Supply

Single Window Operation

Raw Materials

Training Centre

Drainage System

Electricity

Construction Ready Land

Police Station

Fire Station

Visions & testimonials

Denis Sassou N’Guesso
President of Republic of Congo

The 2021-2026 Social project of the Republic of Congo is focused on the industrialization of the country. The implementation of this ambitious plan – to structurally transform our economy – is based on the development of four existing special economic zones (SEZs), including: Pointe-Noire, Brazzavi...

Denis Christel Sassou Nguesso
Minister for International Cooperation & PPPs

At the dawn of the opening of the continental free trade zone, our country located in the heart of Africa must be a strategic hub for production, processing and distribution. It is in this perspective that the government of the Republic of Congo has decided to trust the ARISE group to ensure the dev...

Jean-Marc Thystere Tchicaya
Minister of SEZs & Economic Diversification

We welcome the partnership with the Arise IIP Group which, through the Industrial Platforms of Congo Pointe-Noire (PICP), is working hard to, in particular, make the Special Economic Zone of Pointe-Noire operational which, on relying on sectors with high growth potential, will become the driving for...

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