The principal objectives in the FDC's SMME development strategy are:
Funding of SMME'S and Co-operatives are directed to the following key strategic sectors:
Manufacturing:
Services:
Overseeing and administering a diverse and substantial portfolio. If you are a small, medium, micro enterprise or a labour intensive company in search of suitable industrial and commercial premises, look no further. FDC's Property Management Unit offers your small to medium enterprise suitable premises at affordable rates through its diverse and substantial property portfolio. Over the years the unit has provided business premises to the general public, business people and government departments who want to initiate projects. The unit has also been instrumental in providing warehousing, manufacturing space, offices and space in various shopping centers across the province.
Offering you quality services
Overseeing some 253 commercial properties and 290 industrial properties FDC uses this infrastructure to:
Our spread
The substantial property portfolio makes FDC one of the biggest property owners in the province with industrial, residential and commercial properties in excess of 900 000 m² situated in the Mangaung Metro and Thabo Mafutsanyana district.
Our industrial properties are located in
Our cost structure
FDC's property rates of leasing are competitive and compare favourably with similar industrial and commercial properties elsewhere in the country. FDC's industrial property rates currently range from R9.08 to R14.52 per square metre for factory space, depending on the features of the property, and from R30 to R60 m square metre for commercial premises and are adjusted from time to time in line with prevailing economic conditions.
Incentives
Incentives may be granted in the form of rental holidays, reduced rental rates and discounts on utilities for investments contributing to job creation on a large scale.
Black Economic Empowerment
Concessions which may be granted to businesses with more than 50% black ownerships include the following:
These concessions do not apply in instances of lease renewals or existing leases.
Three easy steps to occupying your new premises...
You will be able to occupy the premises after FDC has prepared the building according to the agreed requirements.
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For more information regarding factory space to rent please contact us:
Telephone: 051 4000 800 | Email: [email protected]
The Free State Development Corporation invites potential local and foreign investors to take advantage of the Free State’s compelling proposition when looking for an investment destination.
FDC should be your first point of contact for your investment needs in the Free State. At no cost to you, the agency will assist you in identifying opportunities and facilitating their development.
FDC have a targeted approach to growth sectors.
The programmes current targeted sectors, although not inclusive include:
This division is currently in the process of conducting feasibility studies for a wide range of investment opportunities.
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With the South African economy becoming increasingly integrated into the global economy there is a growing need for local business to diversify and become exporters of goods and services. FDC aims to increase the value of exports from the province by assisting exporters to gain access to foreign markets.
Together with enterprises such as the Small Business Development Enterprise Agency (SEDA), FDC will continue to assist producers and manufacturers to develop their export capabilities. In their quest to support regional co-operation in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), FDC will compile country briefs in order to promote intra-regional trade.
FDC will also assist exporters to take advantage of access to wider markets. The following services are provided to existing or emerging exporters: