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Enterprise Support

Enterprise Development
Developing sustainable businesses that create jobs, promote black economic empowerment and increase economic competitiveness
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Export Promotion

Export Promotion

Our services to exporters include the Export Promotion Programme, which aims to grow demand for the Free State products.

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Investment Promotion

Trade & Investment

We offer a range of services to investors and businesses looking to trade in the Free State.

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CIPC

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

Provision of Business registration through companies and intellectual property commission

CIPC Self Service Terminal Centre: FDC Head Office Bloemfontein

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    Welcome
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    Industrial Properties
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    Enterprise Support
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    Export Promotion
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    Investment Promotion
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    CIPC
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The Free State Development Corporation has been alerted of scams targeting potential bidders.

  • The mode of operating involves fraudsters claiming to be an FDC official/Bid Evaluation Committee or Bid Adjudication Committee member. The fraudster would contact the bidders and request money for the bidder to be awarded the tender.

  • Bidders are therefore warned not to engage with fraudsters and immediately inform FDC via the following email address: [email protected]

NOTIFICATION TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: SCAM ALERT

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What we do

The Free State Corporation (FDC) is mandated to play a developmental role in growing the economy of the Free State by providing support to SMMEs, manufacturing, trade, investment promotion and facilitation.
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01 Enterprise Development

We provide products and services to SMMEs and Co-operatives in the form of financial support (business loans) as well as business development support (facilitating training and mentoring service providers). These services include:
  • Start-up loans.
  • Expansion loans
  • Business take-over finance
  • Bridging finance for SMMEs
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02 Property Portfolio

We are overseeing and administering a diverse and substantial portfolio. If you are a small, medium, micro enterprise or a labor-intensive company in search of suitable industrial and commercial premises, look no further. Our property portfolio include: 
  • Industrial Buildings
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Residential Buildings
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03 Investment Promotion

We offer a range of services to investors and businesses looking to trade in the Free State. These include the following:
  • Project Appraisal and Packaging
  • Promotion and facilitation of investment projects
  • Providing access to business and government networks
  • Information on statutory requirements, investment incentive applications and business permits
  • Assisting with the development of local and international markets
  • Facilitating joint ventures/equity partnerships through identification of local partners
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04Export Promotion

The FDC services to exporters include the Export Promotion Programme, which aims to grow demand for Free State products in global markets through capacity-building workshops, the dissemination of trade leads, networking opportunities with inbound trade missions and on national and international exhibitions, access to national export-incentive programmes, market access information and technical advice on export procedures. The services we provide are:
  • Capacity building workshops
  • Linking foreign buyers to local exporters
  • Disseminating trade leads and enquiries
  • Networking opportunities
  • Advice on export incentives, and many more
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05Training And Skills Development Strategic Business Unit (SBU)

Welcome to the Free State Development Corporation (FDC)’s Training and Skills Development Strategic Business Unit (SBU), a fully resourced and dynamic division committed to addressing socio-economic challenges through comprehensive skills development and innovative learning programs.

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    01 Enterprise Development
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    02 Property Portfolio
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    03 Investment Promotion
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    04Export Promotion
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    05Training And Skills Development Strategic Business Unit (SBU)

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FDC cracks down on debtors to rebuild financial stability

FDC cracks down on debtors to rebuild financial stability

12.11.2025
QWAQWA – The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) has intensified its debt collection campaign in a determined effort to restore…
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FDC Repositioning itself

FDC Repositioning itself

12.11.2025
The Free State Development Corporation aims to clean its image and reposition itself as a trusted entity. The Acting CEO and…
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FDC Intensifies Debt Collection Drive

FDC Intensifies Debt Collection Drive

12.11.2025
The Free State Development Corporation aims to clean its image and reposition itself as a trusted entity. The Acting CEO and…
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ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARKS WORKSHOP IN PHUTHADITJHABA

ECO-INDUSTRIAL PARKS WORKSHOP IN PHUTHADITJHABA

12.11.2025
The Board and Management of the Free State Development Corporation (FDC) are growing increasingly concerned about clients who continue to…
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FDC INSIGHT 2025/2026 2nd Edition

FDC INSIGHT 2025/2026 2nd Edition

14.10.2025
This edition comes at an exciting time for the Free State Development Corporation (FDC). We recently welcomed Dr.M.G Nokwequ as…
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CRACKDOWN ON DEFAULTING FDC CLIENTS

CRACKDOWN ON DEFAULTING FDC CLIENTS

24.03.2025
The Board and Management of the Free State Development Corporation (FDC) are growing increasingly impatient with clients who fail to…
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FDC TURNING THE TIDE AGAINST CORRUPTION AND MALFEASANCE

FDC TURNING THE TIDE AGAINST CORRUPTION AND MALFEASANCE

11.03.2025
 The Free State Development Corporation was established with the primary aim of growing the economy of the Free State and…
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KAYDEN PLASTICS: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND GROWTH

KAYDEN PLASTICS: A STORY OF RESILIENCE AND GROWTH

03.10.2024
KAYDEN PLASTICS: A STORY  OF RESILIENCE AND GROWTH   Kayden Plastics (Pty) Ltd, founded in September 2019 by Anel Herion, is a…
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BODIBENG CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

BODIBENG CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS

03.10.2024
  The  Growth  of  Bodibeng  Chemicals  Manufacturer with FDC’s Support  Bodibeng  Chemicals  Manufacturer, established in 2003, has evolved into a  thriving  business  thanks  to…
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FIRE INCIDENT AT PHUTHADITJHABA INDUSTRIAL PARK, NO INJURIES REPORTED 02-09-2024

FIRE INCIDENT AT PHUTHADITJHABA INDUSTRIAL PARK, NO INJURIES REPORTED 02-09-2024

05.09.2024
FIRE  INCIDENT  AT  PHUTHADITJHABA  INDUSTRIAL  PARK,  NO INJURIES REPORTED The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) confirms that a fire broke out at…
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FIRE INCIDENT AT PHUTHADITJHABA INDUSTRIAL PARK, NO INJURIES REPORTED

FIRE INCIDENT AT PHUTHADITJHABA INDUSTRIAL PARK, NO INJURIES REPORTED

23.07.2024
FIRE  INCIDENT  AT  PHUTHADITJHABA  INDUSTRIAL  PARK,  NO INJURIES REPORTED The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) confirms that a fire broke out at the…
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THE FDC STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH TENANTS

THE FDC STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH TENANTS

22.07.2024
THE FDC STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH TENANTS  The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) recently held a meeting with its  Small  Business  Park  tenants…
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DEEDEE HYGIENE SOLUTIONS SUCCESS STORY

DEEDEE HYGIENE SOLUTIONS SUCCESS STORY

01.07.2024
A BEACON OF INNOVATION AND GROWTH IN BOTSHABELO Deedee Hygiene Solutions, located in Botshabelo'sFDC  Industrial  Park,  Free  State,  is  a  thrivingbusiness…
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FDC DEBT COLLECTION DRIVE

FDC DEBT COLLECTION DRIVE

19.06.2024
The FDC acknowledges with concern the debt spiral that is currently facing our clientsand the wider community. In response to…
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CIPC SELF TERMINAL SERVICE SYSTEM

CIPC SELF TERMINAL SERVICE SYSTEM

14.06.2024
We are proud to announce the successful partnership between the Free State Development Corporation (FDC) and the Companies and Intellectual…
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