Advantages & Incentives
The Benefits of the Cagliari Free Zone
A system designed to attract investment and facilitate business
The Cagliari Free Zone is a strategic tool for companies operating in international trade, advanced logistics, and manufacturing processes.
In addition to its unique geographical position and extensive infrastructure, it offers tax breaks, customs benefits, and tangible incentives designed to boost competitiveness and reduce operating costs.
VAT and Customs Duty Exemption
Zero taxes for goods introduced
and processed on-site
Authorized companies can bring goods into the Customs Free Zone without the immediate application of VAT and customs duties. Taxes are applied only if and when goods are released onto the domestic market. This allows for:
- Direct savings on customs costs
- Greater flexibility in processing and scheduling market entry
Cash Flow Optimization
Lower tax pressure, greater liquidity available
Tax exemptions and deferred payment of duties allow companies to optimize cash flow and better plan import, processing, and re-export cycles, reducing capital immobilization.
Streamlined Customs Procedures
Less bureaucracy, greater operational efficiency
The zone is under the supervision of the Customs Agency, with dedicated and simplified control. Authorized companies can operate in a smoother context, with:
- Simplified entry/exit procedures for goods
- Shorter lead times and reduced documentation requirements
Benefits and Incentives
Why choose the Cagliari Free Zone?
In the landscape of Customs Free Zones, the Cagliari Free Zone stands out for its unique combination of location, infrastructure, accessibility, and operational readiness. Unlike many similar areas, CFZ offers from day one:
A fully developed area
with internal roads, active terminals, video surveillance, and operational services
Direct access to the port
rail network, and international airport
A stable regulatory framework
overseen by the Customs Agency and managed by a public entity
Strategic location along the Suez-Gibraltar route
with fast connections to the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East and Europe
No requirement to establish a legal entity in Italy
to operate within the Free Zone
Public Incentives for Settlement
Economic support for facilities, logistics, and production investments
On top of tax advantages, companies can benefit from incentive measures promoted by the Region of Sardinia, the Italian State, and the European Union. Depending on eligibility, businesses may access:
- Grants and subsidized financing for infrastructure, logistics, and production projects
- Support measures for investments in Southern Italy
- National tax benefits applicable on a sectoral or territorial basis
- European tools for competitiveness, innovation, and the green transition
Ready to invest? We’ll guide you step by step
To start a business in the Free Zone, a guided process is available, complete with technical documentation, forms, and FAQs curated by our team.
Operational & Authorization Support
A single point of contact to simplify
your settlement process
The Cagliari Provincial Industrial Consortium (CACIP), managing body of the Free Zone, provides full support to companies during settlement:
Assistance in the authorization process as a Free Zone operator
Support in managing customs procedures
Direct access
Facilitated access to available infrastructure and services