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Mozambique - Turkey Business Forum was prolificThe Turkish Embassy and the Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique (CTA) held a business forum on Monday, Feb. 29 in Maputo involving local and Turkish entrepreneurs and firms. The forum came as part of efforts by both countries to consolidate their growing relationship. The Turkish Embassy in the country opened in 2011, and Ankara and Maputo are now sister cities. Turkey is the seventh largest economy in Europe and Mozambique is a promising growing economy (with an average of 7 percent growth per year), which will allow both countries to strengthen their business and investment partnerships and make a lasting formal agreement on bilateral trade. Speaking on behalf of the Federação Moçambicana de Empreiteiros (Mozambican Federation of Businessmen - FME) and the CTA, Agostinho Vuma, the president of the FME, expressed his gratitude to the Turkish ambassador, Ms Aylin Tashan, for her extraordinary work in bringing a number of business delegations to the country throughout the years and enabling this type of exchange. During his presentation, Godinho Alves, the deputy director of the Investment Promotion Centre (CPI), noted that Mozambique has many bilateral trade agreements with countries such as France, Germany and South Africa. He listed the advantages of the country for business investment such as the sea connections with various destinations, natural resources, a stable legal framework, protection of assets, tax benefits and its workforce. The forum allowed for a prolific business-to-business meeting between Mozambican and Turkish businesspeople in the fields of plastics, packaging, agricultural equipment and construction.

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BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT- Mozambique - Turkey Business Forum

was prolific.

EVENTS- A I P F o u n d a t i o n o r g a n i z e s

‘ E x p o c o n s t r u ç ã o Te k t ó n i c a

Moçambique’ in March at FACIM.

- India-Africa partnership conference upcoming in New Delhi.

- Turk ish trade de legat ion from

electrical and electronics sectors to visit.

- Events to take place in Maputo on

Authorized Economic Operator.

CTA- Daniel Jaime Dima elected president of

Business Council of Gaza province.

BCI- BCI to take customers to the Olympic

Games in Rio.

OPPORTUNITY- Request for expression of interest:

B a s e l i n e s u r vey fo r p l a nn i n g , monitoring and evaluating the Maternal

and Child Survival Program (MCSP) in Mozambique.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS - Exchange rates and inflation rates.

- Tax calendar.

Newsletter n°268 - 02.03.2016

Editora: AVRIL Consulting

Sede: Av. Patrice Lumumba, 927 - Bairro Central - Maputo Ι www.cta.org.mz

Email: [email protected] I Tel: + 258 21 32 10 02 I Fax: + 258 21 32 10 01

Por um Melhor Ambiente de Negócios!

Agostinho Vuma

http://www.cta.org.mz

mailto:[email protected]

AIP Foundation organizes ‘Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique’ in March at FACIM

India-Africa partnership conference upcoming in New Delhi

Turkish trade delegation from electrical and electronics sectors to visit

2 - Newsletter 268 Confederação das Associações Económicas


Goldinho Alves

The CTA informs that the 11th Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnership will take place on March 14-15 in New-Delhi, India, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Import Export Bank of India, with the support of India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The event aims to establish investment and business partnerships between various countries in the agricultural, construction, energy, human resources development, healthcare and industrial sectors.

In this context, the CTA invites entrepreneurs interested in attending the event to make an application using the contact details below:

Jacira Couto: [email protected] Lucas Judas: [email protected] Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

The CTA has announced that a Turkish trade delegation representing the electrical and electronics sectors will come to the Hotel Radisson Blu in Maputo on March 17. Their visit is an opportunity to meet with representatives of leading companies in Turkey in the sector of electrical production and distribution, home appliances and other white goods products.

Interested entrepreneurs should express their interest by making an application by contacting:

Jacira Couto: [email protected] Lucas Judas: [email protected] Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

The CTA has announced that through the Lisboa Feiras Congressos e Eventos and the Instituto para a Promoção de Exportações (Institute for Export Promotion - IPEX), on March 9-13 the AIP Foundation (Associação Industrial Portuguesa) will organize the "Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique," the largest fair of Mozambique on construction, real estate, energy, environment, safety and decoration, in the FACIM park in Marracuene, Maputo province.

The construction sector is a major driver of the development of the Mozambican economy, with investments in infrastructure, transport, water distribution networks, mining, energy and communications, residential and commercial real estate, offices, tourism and catering. The "Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique" is the privileged place for official entities, companies, engineers, architects, designers and financial institutions to meet the best businesses and projects for the country.









Events to take place in Maputo on Authorized Economic Operator

Daniel Jaime Dima elected president of Business Council of Gaza province

BCI to take customers to the Olympic Games in Rio


The CTA has announced that Daniel Jaime Dima was elected president of the Business Council of Gaza province on Feb. 19. The election of this member of the CTA follows the deliberation of resolution no. 29 of the CTA Board of November 2015 revoking the mandates of the presidents and vice presidents of the Provincial Business Councils (CEPs). In this context, Dima decided to compete for the post of president for the Gaza CEP and has been victorious of its scrutiny.

But he couldn’t take up the office for which he was elected due to the incompatibility of functions as a member of a governing body of the CTA council tax body. He now resigns with immediate effect to take over as president of the Business Council of Gaza Province.


The growth of international trade and the growing threats to the security of the international movement of goods have forced customs authorities to change their traditional focus of customs duty collection to ensure the facilitation of international trade and enhanced security. Recognizing this trend, the World Customs Organisation (WCO) has prepared a framework of standards for Security and Facilitation of Global Trade (SAFE). Several patterns are included in this framework that may assist customs authorities in meeting these new challenges. The development and implementation of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is an essential part of SAFE. In November last year, the first AEO workshop was realized. Following this work, the CTA, the Chamber of Commerce of Mozambique (CDA) and the Directorate General of Customs of the Tax Authority of Mozambique (AT/DGA), with the financing of the USAID’s Support Program for Economic and Enterprise Development (SPEED) have co-organized two events on the AEO:

- March 2 and 3 ( 8 a.m.-3 p.m.) - training workshop on the AEO with the following participants: AT/DGA, the Chamber of Customs Agents, Authorized Economic Operators and other stakeholders;

- March 4 (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) - workshop on Authorized Economic Operator with customs agents.

All events will take place at the Hotel VIP in Maputo and will be guided by the international consultant Tom Hempenstall. He has over 35 years of experience in trade facilitation, reform and modernization of customs procedures, training of administrative and technical officers in Authorized Economic Operators at an international level. He also has experience in the launch and operationalization of AEOs internationally. Those interested are invited to sign up and indicate the workshop in which they would like to participate. Applications must be submitted to the following contact:

Orzêndio Zimba: [email protected] or [email protected] Tel: +258 84 20 59 237

The Banco Comercial e de Investimentos (BCI) launched this month a promotion campaign of VISA cards and BCI Point of Sales (POS), under a partnership with VISA International, associated with the Olympic Games Rio 2016. This large global multi-sport event, which takes place every four years, is now in the 28th edition of the modern era and the next games will be held on Aug. 5-21 of the current year in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The campaign lasts five months, beginning on Feb. 1 and ending on June 30. Private customers who make payments in POS in Mozambique through debit cards, credit and the prepaid VISA BCI and customers possessing a BCI POS which accepts payments

through any VISA cards (national or international) are entered in a draw for valuable prizes including travel packages to Rio de Janeiro, televisions and money loaded on “tako pago” card. In recent years, the BCI has strengthened its position in Mozambique and the southern hemisphere as a preferred partner of VISA by conducting campaigns associated with major events sponsored by this company, a world leader in payment systems. In 2014, under this partnership, the BCI took 16 clients to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in the capacity of the official bank in Mozambique.

Request for expression of interest: Baseline survey for planning, monitoring and evaluating the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) in Mozambique

Economic indicators

Exchange rates - BCI 02.03.2016 Inflation rates


Currency Buy Sell

EUR 48,87 49,85

USD 45,00 45,90

ZAR 2,88 2,94

Month Rate

January 2,48

December 4,76

November 1,83


Within the framework of the Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP), Jhpiego Mozambique hereby invites interested and eligible consulting companies or individual consultants to express their interest in the closed tender for performing a baseline survey on Knowledge, Practices and Coverage (KAPC) of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), including immunization, family planning and reproductive health, nutrition, water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH), malaria and gender equity among the population targeted by the MCSP, in Nampula and Sofala provinces in Mozambique. This information will be used to guide the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of MCSP interventions in the two provinces. The competitors concerned may obtain more information by examining the terms of reference that can be picked up free of charge, by March 18, 2016 at 4 pm, at Jhpiego office:

Av. Armando Tivane, 1608 Maputo Email: [email protected]

Proposals shall be delivered to the above address by March 18, 2016 at 4 pm (Maputo local time), indicating in the subject “Linha de base estudo CAP MCSP ».

Jhpiego Moçambique Departamento de recursos humanos Av. Armando Tivane, 466 Maputo Tel: + 258 21 49 03 70/82 00 01 995 Fax: + 258 21 40 03 75



Tax Calendar - February 2016

Until 10thDelivery of the revenue collected during the previous month to the tax collection authorities by the public services.

Until 20th Payment of the IRPS and IRPC, Art. 29-3 of the Regulation of CIRPS, approved by the Decree No. 8/2008 of April 16 and Art. 67-5 of the CIRPC, approved by Law No. 34/2007 of December 31.

Until end of MarchPayment of the VAT of the previous month, by taxpayers of the normal system Art. 32-1 of the VAT Code approved by Law 32/2007, of December 31.

Until end of March Payment of the Vehicle Tax, Art.1-8 of the ISV approved by Decree No 19/02, of July 23.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers of the 1st Category) , Art.13-1-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication, Art 44-1-c of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16 - Model 20H.

Until end of MarchDelivery of the withholding statement communication of non- residents - Art.44.6 of CIRPS Regulation, approved by Decree No. 8/2008 of April 16 - Model 20I.

Until end of AprilDelivery of the annual income statement from the previous year - Model 10 and Annex (for taxpayers who have earned income from other categories) - Art 13-1-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No.8/ 2008 of April 16.

Until end of AprilFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income, Art.21-a of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of 16 April.

Until end of MaySubmission of the annual income statement from the previous year by taxpayers - Art 39-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16 - Models 22 and 22A.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPC on the previous year income - Art 27-1 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree No. 9 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of MayFinal payment of the IRPS on the previous year income - Art 21-b of the CIRPS Regulation approved by Decree No. 8 / 2008 of April 16.

Until end of June Submission of annual of accounting and tax statement from the previous year by IRPS and IRPC taxpayers Model 20 and Annexes, Art 40-3 of the CIRPC Regulation approved by Decree 9 / 2008 of April 16.


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