The National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE) says 2016 was a good year for the sector, but 2017 will close with even better numbers. In 2016, there were 68 free zone industrial parks, where 645 companies employed 163,147 employees and exported US$5,493.9 million.
For 2017, 28 new free zone companies will be added to the number, four new parks for an estimated additional 12,797 employees.
Minimum wage for employees is at RD$8,310 a month, with increases scheduled to be approved this year.
The free zone sector commemorates National Free Zone Day on 12 August 2017.
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Diario Libre
10 August 2017
