EMBASSY OF SOMALILAND

"Somaliland stands at the crossroads of global trade, serving as the secure, strategic gateway to the East African hinterland and the greater Horn of Africa."

Under the sweeping reforms of the Foreign Investment Law (No. 60/2021), the Republic of Somaliland offers one of the most competitive, secure, and aggressive investment climates in the developing world. Designed to rapidly integrate international capital, the legal framework guarantees 100% foreign ownership of commercial enterprises, unrestricted repatriation of capital and profits, and comprehensive statutory protection against expropriation.

Our designated Special Economic Zones (SEZs), particularly those anchored around the Berbera Logistics Corridor, provide foreign entities with zero-rated corporate tax incentives for the first three to five years of operation. Furthermore, the Ministry of Commerce has fully digitized the commercial registry through a One-Stop-Shop (OSS) portal, effectively reducing corporate incorporation and licensing timelines to under 48 hours for international holding companies.

Bilateral trade between Somaliland and the State of Israel is uniquely positioned for explosive growth in high-yield sectors. Our primary focus areas for cross-border synergy include maritime logistics, smart-grid renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced agritech. With the ongoing operational expansion of Berbera Port—currently capable of handling over 500,000 TEUs annually—Somaliland represents the optimal, politically stable staging ground for Israeli enterprises seeking uninterrupted access to the 120-million-strong Ethiopian consumer market.