Freeports - Government Publish Maps of Designated Areas

There are numerous tax incentives to encourage businesses to locate in Freeport Areas.

There are numerous tax incentives to encourage businesses to locate in Freeport Areas:-

  • SDLT exemption on purchase of land and buildings
  • 10% Structures and buildings allowance for costs of construction/refurbishment
  • 100% enhanced capital allowances on plant and machinery
  • Exemption from employers NICs for staff earning up to £25,000
  • Special Customs Duty and VAT rules

The precise location of 4 of the 8 designated areas in England have now been clarified with the publication of detailed maps:

Thames: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maps-of-thames-freeport-tax-sites

Teesside: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maps-of-teesside-freeport-tax-sites

Humber: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maps-of-humber-freeport-tax-sites

East: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/maps-of-freeport-east-tax-sites

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