Magebu Free Zone is a designated special economic area in Burundi, comprising of two strategic zones:

• Magebu-Gatumba – Focused on industrial products
• Magebu-Kobero – Specialized in agro-industrial and consumer goods

• Magebu-Gatumba: In Bujumbura city less than 15minute drive to DRC border
• Magebu-Kobero: In Muyinga province about 10 minutes to Kobero(Burundi - Tanzania boarder

Our doors are open to: - manufacturers, exporters, financial institutions, distributors, private investors and government bodies in revenue and commerce sectors.

• On-site customs clearance
• Effortless registration process
• Modern infrastructure and logistics
• Tax exemptions (VAT, corporate tax, customs duties)
• Preferential access to regional markets (EAC, COMESA)

• Construction Materials
  • Structural: Ciment, steel bars, bricks
  • Finishing: Tiles, paint, plaster
  • Fixtures: Doors, plumbing, lighting
  • Tools: Scaffolding, machinery
• Consumer Goods
  • Durables: Furniture, electronics
  • Luxury: Perfume, branded gadgets
  • Nondurables: Clothing, personal care
• Agricultural Sector
  • Non-perishables: Grains, spices, coffee
  • Inputs: Fertilizers, seeds, animal feed
  • Processed Goods: Nuts, dried fruits
• Industrial Raw Materials: Plastics, solvents, lubricants, motors, adhesives
• Consumer Foods
  • Non-Perishable: Rice, canned beans, spices
  • Packaged: Sugar, cooking oil, tomato paste
  • Beverages: Water, soda, wine, protein drinks

Yes, items within MAGEBU are export-ready i.e. properly packaged, certified, pre- processing of export documents and certificates.

Yes, we work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and hygiene standards — especially for food and agro-industrial goods

• Administrative & Business Setup
  • Company registration
  • Licensing and compliance
  • Office space & virtual office options
• Inventory & Warehousing
  • Climate-controlled storage
  • Digital inventory tracking
  • Custom packaging and labeling
• Integrated Logistics
  • Cross-border clearance
  • Freight forwarding and delivery
  • Cross-docking and last-mile delivery
• Supply Chain Optimization
  • Vendor management
  • Procurement consulting
  • Risk and resilience strategy

We offers scalable units for rent or lease — from showroom kiosks, light assembly plants to full cold storage facilities perfect for processing, manufacturing and advertising display’s.

Yes, on-site customs offices provide efficient clearance processes for both import and export within the Free Zone framework

Contact our Investment Facilitation Office (IFO) or use our online investor portal. Our team will guide you through legal and operational requirements.

Long-term lease options are available with favorable conditions. Land plots are serviced with water, electricity, road access, and fiber connectivity.

• Approved investment/business license
• Environmental and sectoral compliance
• Signed lease agreement for space or land
• Adherence to the Free Zone Code of Conduct

We promote:

• Green manufacturing
• Waste reduction & recycling
• Water and energy conservation
• Compliance with national EIA laws

It is mandatory for all factories within the zone to adhere to strict International safety standards and occupational health regulations,