Free State Development Corporation

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Free State Development Corporation Working Together, Growing the Free State The Free State Corporation (FDC) is the official economic development agency for he Free State Province, established in terms of the FDC Act No.6 of 1995. Our mandate is to play a developmental role in growing the economy of the Free State by providing support to SMMEs, manufacturing, trade, investment promotion and facilitation. SERVICES: Enterprise Development Support We aim to develop sustainable businesses that create jobs, promote black economic empowerment and increase economic competitiveness. Property Portfolio Management Looking for property? Look no further than our spacious, affordable, subsidized, rental facilities Trade & Investment We offer a range of services to investors and business looking to trade in the Free State. Export Promotion Our services to exporters include the Export Promotion Programme, which aims to grow demand for the Free State products. CIPC The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) and the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) have reactivated the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for CIPC Self-Service Terminal Centre at the FDC Head Office in Bloemfontein. The aim of the facilities is to provide the following services: • Business registration • Annual returns • BBBEEE certificates • Amendments • Electronic disclosure certificate • NPO/NPC registration • General Enquiry