South Africa: Construction & Planning

Special Economic Zones in South Africa face a critical VAT discrepancy that can cost operators up to 15% of government grant funding. The inconsistent treatment between designated entities under Section 8(5) and other vendors under Section 8(5A) creates a two-tier system that directly impacts infrastructure delivery and investment readiness across the SEZ programme.

In South Africa's construction sector, contractors are often the linchpin, bringing projects from mere drawings to tangible structures.

In many instances, a dispute is referred to arbitration and determined – even if cross-border.