DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY (DTI) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (INCENTIVES)
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For detailed information on the following programmes, you can visit the DTI website: www.thedti.gov.za
You can also contact the DTI on 021 480 8059 or 012 394 1444
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| Institution |
Summary of Potential Assistance |
| Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS) |
A taxable cash grant of 20% of the value of qualifying investment in productive assets, as approved by the
dti, to be disbursed over a three-year period. |
| Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP) |
Non-refundable scheme that covers between 10% and 30% of the total development costs of the qualifying infrastructure. The approved amount to be claimed in each of the phases will be determined by the beneficiary. |
| Export Marketing and Investment Assistance Scheme (EMIA) |
Individual Exhibition
Participation: Exhibition costs, including rental of exhibition space,
construction of stand, interpretation fees, internet connection,
telephone installation and registration fees up to a maximum of R45 000. |
| Film Incentive |
This incentive scheme is only
available to foreign-owned qualifying productions with Qualifying South
African Production Expenditure (QSAPE) of R12 million to R99 999 999. |
| Isivande Women's Fund |
Minimum: R30 000.
Maximum: R2 million. |
| Manufacturing Investment Programme (MIP) |
Investment grant of up to 30% of the value of qualifying investment costs in machinery, equipment,
commercial vehicles, land and buildings required for establishing a new
production facility; expanding an existing production facility; or
upgrading production capability in an existing clothing and textile
production facility.
Investment projects of R5 million and below may qualify for an
investment grant equal to 30% of their total qualifying investment cost,
payable over a three-year period.
Investment projects of between R5 million and R30 million may qualify for an investment grant of between 15% and 30% of their qualifying investment costs, and payable over a two-year period.
Foreign investment projects may qualify for an additional grant for
the cost of transporting their qualifying machinery and equipment to
South Africa. The additional grant is the lower of 15% of the value of
qualifying imported machinery and equipment or the actual transport
costs of relocating qualifying new machinery and equipment from abroad
to a maximum of R10 million. |
| Sector Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) |
The Sector Specific Assistance
Scheme (SSAS) is a reimbursable 80:20 cost-sharing grant whereby
financial support is granted to export councils, joint action groups and
industry associations. |
| Tourism Support Programme (TSP) |
Up to 30% towards qualifying investment costs for establishing and expanding existing operations in South Africa.
The investment grant applicable is capped at a maximum of R30 million.
Local- and foreign-owned enterprises and is provided for qualifying
investment costs of furniture, equipment, vehicles, land and buildings
of up to R200 million. |
| Black Business Supplier Development Programme (DTI) |
The programme provides grants to a maximum of R1 million:
R800 000 for tools, machinery and equipment on a 35:65 cost-sharing basis.
R200 000 for business development and training interventions per
eligible enterprise to improve their corporate governance, management,
marketing, productivity and use of modern technology on a 80:20 cost-
sharing basis.
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| The Co-Operative Incentive Scheme (CIS) |
Maximum amount of R350 000.
The Co-Operative Incentive Scheme (CIS) is a 90:10 matching cash grant. |
| Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) |
The programme oversees three schemes namely:
- Product Process Development Scheme:
Small, very small and micro-enterprises and individuals in the form of a non-repayable grant of R1 million (maximum grant).
- Matching Scheme:
Provides financial assistance in the form of a non-repayable grant of R3 million (maximum grant).
- Partnership Scheme:
Promotes large-scale development through the provision of conditionally repayable grant of R3 million (maximum grant).
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| Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP) |
A cost-sharing grant of R100 000
to R5 million, which can be a maximum of 55% for projects in Africa and
50% for projects outside Africa of the total feasibility study costs. |
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