The Africa Warehousing Scheme (AWS) has been introduced as per Budget 2020/21 and is operational as from 12th October 2020 on a cost-sharing basis between the Government (60%) and the Private Sector (40%). The Government will support the first two years of operations of “Made in Mauritius” warehouses set up in Tanzania.
The Africa Warehousing Scheme (AWS) has been introduced as per Budget 2020/21 and is operational as from 12th October 2020 on a cost-sharing basis between the Government (60%) and the Private Sector (40%). The Government will support the first two years of operations of “Made in Mauritius” warehouses set up in Tanzania.
1.0 Objective of the AWS
The objective of the scheme is to provide a subsidy on the rental and administrative costs of warehouses in Tanzania, so as to support access and increase competitiveness of locally manufactured products in its markets.
2.0 Main Provisions of the AWS for Tanzania
60% annual refund of warehousing costs, as per the following terms and conditions:
- Eligibility assessment of the company and products by the AWS Committee set up by EDB
- Time-bound for 2 years of rental and the scheme has a capping of up to:
- Rs. 1,200,000 for the 1st year
- Rs. 300,000 for the 2nd year
- Rs. 300,000 pro-rata for additional space of 200m2, per year, during the two years of operations
- The 60% refund covers the following costs:
- Rental and administrative costs for first 200 m2 over 2 years
- Rental of additional space of 200 m2 over 2 years
- Merchandising costs for the 1st year only
- Registration costs – One-off cost in the 1st year only (Company Incorporation, Licensing, Trademarks, etc)
*Note: Rebate will apply only on above-mentioned costs and excludes other associated costs.
3.0 Eligible Companies
Mauritian manufacturing companies operating warehouses in Tanzania for locally manufactured products only.
4.0 Eligible Products
- Products manufactured locally should fulfil the requirements of the SADC rules of origin.
- Hazardous chemicals – Mauritian companies should abide by the Environmental and Labour Regulations of the host country.
- Frozen or chilled products – Mauritian companies should abide by the Food Safety, Environmental and Labour Regulations of the host country.
*Note: The Government of Mauritius shall bear no liability for any incident, accident, or injury.
5.0 Application for Rebate
5.1 Registration
Companies must register themselves once and submit the REGISTRATION FORM* together with copy of
- Certificate of Incorporation,
- Business Registration Certificate (BRN),
- VAT Certificate.
*The Registration Form can be downloaded from EDB's Website.
5.2 Claim Form
Application for rebate to be submitted in the prescribed CLAIM FORM* together with the following copy of supporting documents:
Exports of Made-in-Mauritius Products to Tanzania
- Air Waybill (AWB) or House Air Waybill (HAWB) or Bill of Lading
- Commercial Invoice
- MRA Customs Declaration Form
- Certificate of Origin
Africa warehousing rentals
- Lease Agreement/Contract
- Warehouse insurance policy
- Certified copy of Invoice from Lessor (with costs breakdown of rental components e.g rental costs, administrative costs, etc)
- Receipt of payment from Lessor
- Merchandising Agreement/Contract
- Certified copy of Invoice from Merchandiser
- Receipt of payment for merchandising costs
- Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation, Licences and Trademarks in Tanzania
- Receipt of payment for Company Incorporation /Licensing/ Trademarks
*The Claim Form can be downloaded from EDB's Website.
Registration and Claim Forms to be submitted to the Economic Development Board (EDB) Mauritius, 10th Floor, One Cathedral Square Building, 16 Jules Koenig Street, Port Louis 11328.
6.0 Time Limit for Submission of Claim
Claim to be submitted within three months from the date of payment of the lease
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