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GAFI launches the Golden Licence electronic application platform

In force Labour

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones launched an electronic platform for Golden Licence applications on 27 November 2023. The licence is a single approval for establishing, operating and managing a qualifying project, including the necessary building permits and allocation of state-owned property. The former record's unsupported claims of automatic tax holidays and customs exemptions have been removed.

Who it affects

Companies seeking a single approval for qualifying strategic or national projects.

Sources

Primary: General Authority for Investment and Free Zones — Golden Licence platform ↗

Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology