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Investment Law 72/2017 amendments — expanded Golden Licence scope

In force Labour

Amendments to Investment Law 72/2017 expanded the scope of the Golden Licence — a one-stop-shop investment authorisation providing all necessary approvals, tax holidays, and customs exemptions. Now available for strategic sectors: renewable energy, green hydrogen, desalination, digital infrastructure, transport, logistics, electric vehicles. Practical effect: reduced bureaucratic friction for qualifying foreign investors.

Who it affects

Foreign investors in strategic sectors.

Sources

Primary: General Authority for Investment and Free Zones ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction