The special economic zone law was enacted in 2014, and its implementing rules were published in 2015. Myanmar special economic zones law infomercatiesteri. Special economic zones directorate of investment and. Since 2010, the myanmar government has implemented political and eco. General information on myanmar special economic zones. The dawei deepsea port and special economic zone is an infrastructure project in burma. Checkley consultants for the freedom of association and social dialogue project, ilo office for myanmar and coordinated by christopher land. The development of special economic zones sez in myanmar is governed by the myanmar special economic zone law of 2014. Myanmar is a developing country that ranks among the most dif. Shenzhen the poster child of sezs previously a small fishing village, is. Myanmar special economic zone rule the myanmar embassy. As of today we have 110,518,197 ebooks for you to download for free. Yangon, xinhua myanmar is negotiating with a chinese consortium to carry out a strategic deepsea port in kyaukphyu, western rakhine state, as part of the planned special economic zone sez in the region, according to a report of the official global new light of myanmar sunday.
Issues, laws and procedures, in two volumes, studies in detail the various aspects of policy relating to sezs. The dawei special economic zone law, officially known as the state peace and development council law no. Based on english common law and shaped by myanmar case law, the general law reflects principles of equity, justice and good conscience. The government of myanmar is focused on encouraging foreign direct investment while creating employment and improving the income of residents. The thilawa sez has also created a vocational training centre to encourage skilldevelopment among workers. The law has paved the way for special economic zones in myanmar. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and dont forget to bookmark and share the love. This law shall apply to all special economic zones. Special economic zones in myanmar and the state duty to protect. Special economic zones law in may 2002, parliament approved the special economic zones sez law no. With regard to these projects, this report addresses the following questions.
Apr 18, 2016 the special economic zone law, enacted in 2014, and its implementing rules was published in 2015. One thing was abundantly clear, 2014 is going to be a busy year. Progress, emerging challenges, and future directions. Inside thilawa sez, where both the hard and soft infrastructure from roads and utilities to supporting services such as maintenance are. This law shall be called the myanmar special economic zone. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. One of the most commonly cited examples of myanmars newfound reformist zeal are the three special economic zones sezs which passed into law in. Mukdahan special economic development zone trading and multimodal transportation center 11 subdistricts along the border area of muang mukdahan, wan yai, and don tan districts with a total area of 578. Under this law, a special economic zone is defined as the zone notified and established by the central body as the special economic zone by demarcating the boundary and issuing the notification under this law, whereby the central body is a body formed by the union government. Land confiscations and collective action in myanmars. Myanmar special economic zones law the pyidaungsu hluttaw law no.
This represents an important step forward in developing export oriented industries as the sez law looks to not only provide incentives for export oriented industries but also for the much needed supply chain industries to support the export oriented industries. The law has a number of notable tax breaks for investors and developers, in order to spur investment in the region. Myanmar investment rules unofficial simplified chinese\ myanmar investment rules unofficial traditional chinese translation related laws. It aims to transform dawei into myanmars and southeast asias largest industrial and trade zone. The law stipulates that two zones, the promotion zone and the exempted zone, are to exist.
Many southeast asian countries have adopted sezs, which typically involve major investments in infrastructure and demand large amounts of land. Thilawa special economic zone management committee. General information on myanmar special economic zones i the quantity of sezs the development of special economic zones sez in myanmar is governed by the myanmar special economic zone law of 2014. Myanmars economic zones can be special the myanmar times. Kyauk phyu in rakhine state, dawei in the thanintharyi region and the thilawa in yangon region.
Special economic zones chapter 7 the business of transition. The special economic zone sez law was enacted on 23 january 2014. Post clearance audit system which allow inspection for book keeping, records. Myanmars government is to completely overhaul its special economic zone sez law less than four months after the new law became effective. Myanmars 2014 special economic zones sez law does not conform to the states. Myanmar special economic zone rule eng the partnership law draft myanmar version special company act 1950. Background 101 introduction to suzhou industrial park 102 the strategy of the chinese and singaporean governments 104 partnership structure 105 the knowledgesharing process 107 challenges to the partnership 110 overcoming partnership challenges and implementing innovations 1.
Special economic zone law of myanmar linkedin slideshare. The government is keen to promote the establishment of these large, selfcontained areas, supported by worldclass infrastructure, oriented towards export promotion. For example, article 75 of the sez law requires 75 percent of the skilled workforce employed in zonal firms, after four years of commercial operations, to be local. Legal frame for the special economic zone sez scheme. Sep 30, 2016 myanmar has taken steps to ensure that the sezs benefit the broader economy. Dawei special economic zone sez, in the southern thanintharyi division of myanmar, to be developed trilateraly with thai, myanmar and japanese investment, is set to become one of the largest industrial zones in southeast asia, covering an area of approximately 200km 2. Acknowledgements the guide was elaborated by jason judd and janet c.
This has contributed to human rights violations and abuses at myanmar s. Economic policy of the union of myanmar vision the economic policy of the union of myanmar is peoplecentered, and aims to achieve inclusive and continuous development. In this book, we use sez as a generic expression as per fias, 2008. The thilawa special economic zone located on the outskirts of yangon is the first special economic zone sez built in myanmar, and had become fully commercially operational in september 2015. Plans to resume construction were announced in august 2015. Special economic zones directions in development and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. They generate jobs, attract foreign investment and improve local businesses. The following expressions contained in this law shall have the meanings given hereunder a state means the republic of the union of myanmar. It is in dawei, the capital of the tanintharyi region. This law has been translated by smart myanmar, an eu funded project.
It aims to establish an economic framework that supports national reconciliation, based on the just balancing of. Myanmar special economic zones, part i new mandala. Leading zone programs and direct economic impact 10 country no. Drafting of myanmar ecommerce law in the works the. Myanmars parliament reconvened on january with some 30 crucial proposed bills on the table, among them the establishment of a special economic zone law, mining regulations and the revamping of the foreign investment law. The government has opened border post at the second thaimyanmar friendship bridge constructed at maesot district, tak province. In kyaukphyu, china and myanmar have agreed to construct a special economic zone sez which is planned to consist of an industrial park and a deepsea port. Special economic zones open knowledge repository world. Municipal governance in myanmar the asia foundation. Notice to investors regarding anticorruption declaration.
Due to ministerial policy, foreign investors were so far not allowed to conduct any trading activities within the republic of the union of myanmar. Economic development of myanmar by myat thein 2004, book, illustrated by myat thein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. E 23rd january 2014 the pyidaungsu hluttaw hereby enacts this law. Special economic zone law, enacted in 2014, which stipulates that the developer or investor may lease the land for up to 50 years upon payment of a lease fee, a period which can be extended a further 25 years. The legal framework for sezs in myanmar does not establish clear procedures and lines of responsibility and accountability. Myanmar special economic zones law myanmar law library. Under this law, a special economic zone is defined as the zone notified and established by the. Myanmar will aim to enact its first e commerce law as part of its efforts to meet the goals set by the asean economic community aec, u toe aung myint, secretary of the ministry of commerce moc, said during an aec 2025 workshop in yangon wednesday.
General information of myanmar special economic zones. Below is a courtesy translation of the 2016 payment of wages act a law enacted by the myanmar parliament. Mjtd, a publicprivate partnership joint venture initiated by. The law has paved the way for special economic zones sezs in myanmar. Mnped ministry of national planning and economic development.
Absent a statute regulating a certain matter, courts must apply myanmars general law. Nov 04, 2016 lawplus special economic zone law of myanmar by kowit somwaiya managing partner 12th march 2014 2. Oecd organisation for economic cooperation and development. This law shall be called the myanmar special economic zones law. In order to carry out their implementation, the central body. The special economic development zones sez are in border areas contiguous to myanmar, at kanchanaburi. Laws and rules directorate of investment and company. The myanmar development resource institutes centre for economic and social development mdri cesd and the asia foundation are pleased to present this 7 th volume in the subnational governance in myanmar discussion paper series. The special economic zone law, enacted in 2014, and its implementing rules was published in 2015. Kyi pyar chit saw is a research associate at the myanmar development resource institutes centre for economic and social development mdricesd.
The zone is being developed in cooperation with the japanese government in two phases. The mekong countries see special economic zones as a useful. Myanmar sez law myanmar version thilawa sez management. Notice to investors for importing vehicles under the provisions of myanmar special economic zone law can be downloaded from the following link. In addition, the law on the special economic zones has been drafted by the cdc in 2008 and is now under examination of the rgc. Susanne kempel is an independent consultant specializing in local governance in myanmar. Since 2010, the myanmar government has implemented political and eco nomic reforms aimed at spurring growth and increasing the countrys participation in the global economy.
Special economic zones sezs aim to increase foreign investment and economic. Sezs gained greater prominence when china began using them as part of its modernisation agenda. Myanmar special economic zones law the pyidaungsu hluttaw. The ilo guide to myanmar labour law is funded by european union, norway, switzerland united states and the ilo. General information of myanmar special economic zones i the quantity of sezs the development of special economic zones sez in myanmar is governed by the myanmar special economic zone law of 2014. This guide to law online burma contains a selection of burmese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Itl income tax law meb myanmar economic bank mfil myanmar foreign investment law. The zone, which is 2,400 hectares ha in total, is being developed in phases under myanmar japan thilawa development ltd. Special economic zones in myanmar and the state duty to. The dawei special economic zone is the largest in myanmar, located in a populated agricultural area about 20 km north of dawei, the capital of tanintharyi region in southern myanmar, and approximately 350 km to the west of bangkok, thailand.
Special economic zones myanmar trade office taipei. Kyat ofac office of foreign assets control scb state commercial bank see stateowned economic enterprise sez special economic zone spdc state peace and development council pwc. Reports of corruption, land grabs and environmental degradation have turned public opinion against the scheme, and, since the withdrawal of the italian thai development company in 2012, financial backing has yet to be secured. Since the first sod was turned in 2008, the dawei special economic zone has been mired in controversy. Special economic zone thilawa sez issued instruction 22015, which provides for important changes in the policy on trading activities by foreign investors. After inauguration, the new administration revised the special economic zone law in january 2014 along with taking other measures to revise legislation pertaining to investment and to promote sez. The government is preparing a new sez law to ensure that zones have their own. Land confiscations and collective action in myanmars dawei. Progress, emerging challenges, and future directions directions in development. Myanmar s 2014 special economic zones sez law does not conform to the states international law obligations to protect human rights. Thilawa special economic zone sez, myanmar overview the thilawa sez, located 23 km southeast of yangon, is the first largescale sez in myanmar. This law is relevant to all the special economic zones.
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