Recognised IFC of substance – on the OECD’s whitelist
Sound legal and regulatory standards
Ready supply of highly-trained, bi-lingual, competitively priced labour with strong work ethic
European-trained accountants, lawyers, and information technology professionals
Attractive taxation regime for companies and individuals
State of the art telecommunications facilities including digital,
mobile and virtual telephony, excellent broadband connectivity through
link to the SAFE cable
Good quality infrastructure, including available modern office accommodation
Major international banks such as HSBC, Barclays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Deutsche Bank
Member of Regional Trading Blocs (SADC, COMESA, IOC, IOR as well as
qualifies for benefits under AGOA and EPA for the US and EU markets
respectively)
Established stock exchange which is among the leading exchanges in Africa.
Legal system that has both English and French antecedents and with
the highest court of appeal remaining the Privy Council in London.