Business meeting between CTA and business delegation from FelgueirasOn Friday March 4 in Maputo, the Governing Board of the Confederation of Economic Associations of Mozambique (CTA) met with a business delegation from Felgueiras, Portugal. On the Mozambican side were Rogério Manuel, the president of the CTA, Luís Sitoe, the CTA’s executive director, Agostinho Vuma, Prakash Prehlad, and Rogério Samo Gudo, the vice presidents of the CTA. The Portuguese delegation was headed by the vice-president of Felgueiras’ city council, João de Sousa, and included representatives from various sectors such as footwear, textiles, furniture, civil construction and wine distribution. According to de Sousa, the meeting was an economic diplomacy mission and aimed to find opportunities and business partnerships. With over 700 companies contributing to over €700 million of Portugal’s exports, "The Felgueiras municipality is a European example of entrepreneurial dynamism, particularly in the footwear sector," de Sousa said. Rogério Manuel thanked the delegation for its interest in investing in Mozambique and underlined the potential for partnerships, particularly to take advantage of the value chain of skin that represents a good business opportunity. He proposed that the CTA organize a seminar that would allow "business to business" meetings with some of the big Mozambican companies.

SUMMARY

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT- Business meeting between CTA and

business delegation from Felgueiras.

- Country with lack of authorized economic operators.

EVENTS- Mozambique-Vietnam business forum

to be held in Maputo.

- ‘Energy efficiency Afr ica 2016’ c o n f e re n c e t o t a ke p l a c e i n

Johannesburg.

- Business delegation from Egypt to visit Mozambique.

- India-Africa partnership conference upcoming in New Delhi.

- Turk ish trade de legat ion from

electrical and electronics sectors to visit.

- ‘ E x p o c o n s t r u ç ã o Te k t ó n i c a Moçambique’ will finally be held in May.

CTA- 19th CTA’s Ord inar y Genera l

Assembly will take place on March 31.

OPPORTUNITY- Invitation for expressions of interest:

Service provider to facilitate the marketing of agricultural production.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS - Exchange rates and inflation rates. - Tax calendar.

Newsletter n°269 - 09.03.2016

Editora: AVRIL Consulting

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

Email: ctanewsletter@cta.org.mz I Tel: + 258 21 32 10 02 I Fax: + 258 21 32 10 01

Por um Melhor Ambiente de Negócios!

João de Sousa

Country with lack of authorized economic operators

Mozambique-Vietnam business forum to be held in Maputo

‘Energy efficiency Africa 2016’ conference to take place in Johannesburg

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The CTA has announced that in coordination with the Austrian Trade Chamber in Johannesburg, the representation of the Austrian development cooperation has invited interested parties to participate in the conference on "Energy efficiency Africa 2016" to be held on March 15-16 in Johannesburg (South Africa).

This conference will address issues related to energy solutions, innovations in the renewable energy sector, hydroelectric power, clean technology and solar solutions and distribution and transmission of energy. It is requested that interested entrepreneurs perform registration directly HERE.

In his turn, Prakash Prehlad said that the municipality of Felgueiras has enormous potential in sectors in which Mozambique can easily establish partnerships. "The most important thing in this meeting was that we had a briefing on the potential of both sides, in addition to giving an explanation of the procedures to be taken into account to invest in the country," he said, adding, "Portugal needs to

export and Mozambique is an importing country, so both sides must focus on production, having already identified specific areas in this regard". The Portuguese delegation will also travel to the municipality of Mocímboa da Praia in Cabo Delgado for a cultural visit, as part of the twinning with Felgueiras.

Through the Directorate General of Customs (DGA), the CTA and the Tax Authority of Mozambique (AT) organized training workshops on the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) on March 2 and 3 in Maputo. The seminar was attended by staff of the AT/DGA, the Chamber of Customs Agents and Authorized Economic Operators, among others. It was guided by the international consultant, Tom Hempenstal, who spoke about some of the benefits of this platform, stressing "the accelerated electronic customs clearance, the ease of obtaining customs simplifications, the reduced levels of control by the customs and the best relationship with customs and government authorities”. On behalf of the CTA, the figure responsible for Tax Policy, Customs and International Trade, Kekobad Patel, said that to obtain the AEO certificate, "it is necessary that the economic operator meets a series of requirements so that he has a preference and a form of privileged treatment in customs clearance”.

However, despite the fact that the AEO is provided by national legislation since 2012, there are few economic operators registered in Mozambique, as Patel underlined, explaining then that "this workshop aims to understand our present situation and what we should do to improve these indices so that economic actors in the country have more possibility to improve the customs clearance process through this, planned not only in our legal framework but also internationally”. For the director of Normalization and Procedures Customs of the DGA, Joaquim Macuácua, the aim of the seminar is also the "harmonization of procedures with regard to the eligibility of the AEO for their licensing, in a harmonized way with the legislation”. Macuácua also announced during the event that the greater the number of AEOs, the more benefits for the country in that in addition to reducing risks, there are attractive benefits for these operators compared to those who are not involved.

(Source: Fim de Semana - FDS)

The CTA informs that a Mozambique-Vietnam business forum will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Polana Hotel in Maputo. The event will feature the presence of Truong Tan Sang, the president of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, the president of the Republic of Mozambique, Rogério Manuel, president of the CTA, and the president of the

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It will be an opportunity to present sectors of aquaculture and footwear in Vietnam, among others. The forum will be followed by a working lunch from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Business delegation from Egypt to visit Mozambique

India-Africa partnership conference upcoming in New Delhi

Turkish trade delegation from electrical and electronics sectors to visit

‘Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique’ will finally be held in May

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The CTA informs that within the framework of bilateral cooperation between the Republic of Mozambique and the Arab Republic of Egypt, an Egyptian business delegation headed by Tarek Kabil, the Egyptian minister of industry and trade, will visit Mozambique next April. The visit aims to enable a discussion over the possibilities for enhancing trade and investment relations between the two countries and explore business opportunities between Egyptian and Mozambican companies in economic sectors of interest to both countries.

In this context, the CTA invites interested parties to submit proposals for investment projects for economic and business cooperation with Egyptian companies. Proposals should include the company name, contact and area of interest and be sent to the contact following by March 10.

Jacira Couto: jcouto@cta.org.mz Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

The CTA has announced that the “Expoconstrução Tektónica Moçambique”, the largest fair in Mozambique on construction, real estate, energy, environment, safety and decoration, organized by the AIP Foundation (Associação Industrial Portuguesa) through the Lisboa Feiras Congressos e Eventos

and the Instituto para a Promoção de Exportações (Institute for Export Promotion - IPEX), initially scheduled on March 9-13, will finally be held on May 12-15 at the same place in the FACIM park in Marracuene, Maputo province.

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. The 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: jcouto@cta.org.mz Lucas Judas: ljudas@cta.org.mz Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

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: jcouto@cta.org.mz Lucas Judas: ljudas@cta.org.mz Tel: +258 21 32 10 01/82 31 11 820/82 31 91 300

19th CTA’s Ordinary General Assembly will take place on March 31

Invitation for expressions of interest: Service provider to facilitate the marketing of agricultural production

Economic indicators

Exchange rates - BCI 09.03.2016 Inflation rates

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Currency Buy Sell

EUR 49,94 50,94

USD 45,50 46,42

ZAR 2,94 3,00

Month Rate

January 2,48

December 4,76

November 1,83

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Under the provision of Article 27 paragraph 1 of Article 28 of the statutes of the CTA, the Ordinary General Assembly will be convened on March 31 at 2 p.m. at the VIP Hotel in Maputo, with the following work order: presentation, discussion and resolution on the activity report and 2015 accounts.

The General Assembly will meet 30 minutes later with the attendance of those present, if at the appointed time more than half of the members entitled to participate are not present. The CTA would l ike to remind members that their representatives should bring their respective cards that give them the right to participate and vote.

The government of Mozambique has received a loan from the African Development Bank and the Strategic Climate Fund to finance the Baixo Limpopo Irrigation and Climate Resilience Project (BLICRP) and intends to apply part of these funds to contract a service provider to facilitate the marketing of agricultural production and the development of empowered and business-oriented farmer organizations. The BLICRP will be implemented in the Xai-Xai district of Gaza province in southern Mozambique. Its objective is to contribute towards poverty reduction through increased value addition and provision of climate resilient infrastructures for increased agricultural productivity through support for the development of 3,050 ha for cash crops and the provision of marketing and agro-processing facilities. The project will also enhance the resilience of communities to cope with climate change-related events.

The project timeframe is five years, from 2013 to 2017, and total costs net of taxes and duties comes to $44 million. The implementing unit is the “Regadio do baixo Limpopo EP.” Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours, 7.30 a.m. till 3.30 p.m. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by March 21 at 11 a.m. and mention “BLIRCP Consultancy with services providers”.

Atenção de: Regadio do Baixo Limpopo Av. Samora Machel, R/C Xai-Xai Tel; +258 28 22 67 00 Fax: +258 28 22 68 22 Email: ugea.rblep@gmail.com; gpca@rbl.co.mz

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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