Manufacture of plastics products

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Under Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, the 'Manufacturing of goods or materials' is a Qualifying Activity. Forensic auditors will verify the 'Transformation' threshold; simple assembly, cutting, or repackaging of plastic components does not constitute manufacturing and may disqualify the income from the 0% regime.

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Legal Reference

Article 2, Clause 1(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

Audit Red Flag

Misclassification of 'Trading' or 'Distribution' as 'Manufacturing' where no substantial transformation of raw plastic polymers occurs on-site.

18 licensable activities under this classification

Building Plastic Requisites ManufacturingNo external approval required

Carpet Underline Padding ManufacturingNo external approval required

Disposable Tableware & Packaging Materials ManufacturingNo external approval required

Doors, Windows & Other Plastic Building Products ManufacturingNo external approval required

Fire Fighting Pipes ManufacturingNo external approval required

Metal Blinds ManufacturingNo external approval required

Plastic Bags ManufacturingNo external approval required

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