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Industrial Properties

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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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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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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. Our mission is to empower individuals and communities by providing top-notch project management services that facilitate the implementation of impactful Skills Development Programmes. Through our diverse range of programmes and learnerships, we strive to create sustainable employment opportunities and foster economic growth across the Free State province. Our Services We offer an extensive array of skills pro...
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