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LITHUANIA: YOUR STRATEGIC GATEWAY TO EUROPE. SAVE TAXES AND WORRIES. Presentation by Vaidas Velykis Business Development Manager, Klaipeda FEZ Management Company vaidas@fez.lt , www.fez.lt. Markets, served by existing Klaipeda FEZ companies. Lithuania based Subsidiary:
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LITHUANIA: YOUR STRATEGIC GATEWAY TO EUROPE SAVE TAXES AND WORRIES Presentation by Vaidas Velykis Business Development Manager, Klaipeda FEZ Management Company vaidas@fez.lt , www.fez.lt
Markets, served by existing Klaipeda FEZ companies • Lithuania based Subsidiary: • protected by EU laws • enjoying EU grants • part of NATO • Lithuania – Europe’s geographical centre • Klaipeda - largest multi-purpose and northernmost nonfreezing port • Free Customs Zone available • Eastern standard railway
Tax incentives 70% Cover up to of your investments 0% Corporate tax: Real estate tax: Tax on dividends paid to foreign investors: Corporate tax rate 0% for 6 years, half rate - next 10 years (7.5%).
21 companies from 13 countries 439 million EUR investments 2.8% of Lithuania’s GDP 5.3% of Lithuania’s export Klaipeda FEZ in figures
FEZ Mgmt Co. Shareholders Dr. P. J. Everaert, Keynote speaker this morning Former CEO AB-InBev, Philips USA, Royal Ahold & Baan Co Baltic Fund Investments, UAB SiauliuBankas Lithuanian companies – minority shareholders including Klaipeda city
Support in every step • Trusted partners ready to help in: • Staff selection • Credits • Legal issues • Logistics Help to obtain permits for construction and operation Mediation with public institutions and private business Plug & Play sites • FEZ Construction advisors: • Contractors • Engineering • Architecture • Site Management • Government • Municipality FEZ area administration, maintenance, security and surveillance
Klaipeda FEZ community advantages Klaipeda City public transport Recreational infrastructure: a tennis court, soccer pitch and basketball court Fire depot and rescue services operating within the territory
Pleasant surroundings for Expats Palanga is a seaside resort with a split personality – peaceful paradise in winter, pounding party spot in summer. Expat community Café culture Shopping Sandy beaches Safe environment for kids Nida is home of the highest moving (drifting) sand dunes in Europe. The Curonian Spit is among five longest sandy spits in the world. UNESCO World Heritage List.
APP. REAL ESTATE TAX INCENTIVE IN 20 YEARS
The Kaunas Free Economic Zone LITHUANIA: “YOUR STRATEGIC GATEWAY TO EUROPE” Presentation by Vaidas Velykis on behalf of the Kaunas Free Economic Zone. Sales Manager, Klaipeda FEZ Management Company vaidas@fez.ltwww.fez.lt
Kaunas FEZ – Key Facts • Territory of 534 ha; • 70 % of the total investment in the Zone – FDI (Finland as a leading Country); • The Management of the FEZ is 100% private incorporated by Belgian Company representing an International Consortium. Cell: +370 616 78133 Tel: +370 37 399 299 Fax: +370 37 399 199 E-mail: marketing@ftz.lt
1. Production and Logistics Area • Presently the production and logistics area enjoys the most dynamic development in Kaunas FEZ. • In 2011, Kaunas FEZ generated a record result: the attracted investments amounted to EUR238 million. This represents the highest investment value over the whole history of Kaunas FEZ. The total value of investments into Kaunas FEZ comes up to EUR 343 million.
2. Business Street • Aggregation of future buildings at Road A6; • 13 land plots for offices and hotels; • Land plots with Detail Plans and relevant infrastructure.
3. Airpark The Area of the planned Airpark shall be 240 ha. The territory has nearly 3-kilometer-long border with the territory of Kaunas Airport enabling direct access to aircrafts and eliminating custom clearance procedures.
Reasons to invest in Kaunas FEZ • Kaunas FEZ is within integrated market of EU with over 500 million people; • Kaunas is traditionally industrial city with a population of around 400 thousand people and 700 thousand people in the County; • Skilled, efficient and non-expensive labor force. The biggest Technological University in Baltic States is located in Kaunas; • Kaunas FEZ is very well positioned at the crossroad of European multimodal transport corridors; • The Free Zone offers substantial tax advantages.
Kaunas Infrastructure • We offer land plots with complete infrastructure up to the plot: • Asphalt road; • Water supply and sewerage systems; • Gas pipeline; • Rainwater drainage system. • Currently infrastructure works are in progress. Customers are offered the possibility to adjust our infrastructure to their business needs.
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