This document outlines key highlights and opportunities for investment in Myanmar. It discusses Myanmar's natural resources, human resources, permitted investments by sector and country, investment laws including tax incentives and land leases, special economic zones being developed, existing and planned industrial zones, and Myanmar's geographical advantages and potential industries for investment and development. The director provides his contact information for any questions.

1. Min Zaw Oo, Director

2. Outline
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Highlight of Myanmar1
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Reforms
Investment Laws
5 Why Myanmar is …
6 Way Forward
Incorporation of Company

3. Outline
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Highlight of Myanmar1
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Reforms
Investment Laws
5 Why Myanmar is …
6 Way Forward
Incorporation of Company

4. Highlight of Myanmar
Topography
Topography can roughly be divided into 3 parts:
the Western Hills Region,
the Central Valley Region and
the Eastern Hills Region.

5. Highlight of Myanmar
Rich in Natural Resources
10th largest resources of natural gas in the world,
over 90 trillion cubic feet
Expansive forest which covers half of total area of the country,
exports 80% of world teak supply
Fertile land for agriculture which amounts 19.3 million hectares
arable land and out of these, over 6 million hectares
have not yet been exploited
Fishery resources currently being used is less than 60% of
sustainable yield, potential of 1.05 million MT of
fish and fishery product

6. Abundance of precious gem stone such as ruby, sapphire, jade
and diamond. Ruby accounts for 90% of world supply and the
largest jade resource country in the world.
Has gold deposit across the country
Copper is the largest export of mining product
Others mining product such as silver, lead, tin, tungsten and
antimony deposit are widespread in the country
Highlight of Myanmar
Rich in Natural Resources

7. Over 60 million population with working age of
37.35 million, 62.25% of total population
Over 91% of population is literate which is highest
in the region
Relatively low wage
Much of Myanmar’s intellectual speaks English
Highlight of Myanmar
Modest Human Resource

8. Foreign Investment of Permitted Enterprises as of (31/9/2012)
(By Sector)
(US$ in Million)
Sr.
Particulars No. Approved %
No. Amount
1 Power 5 19067.498 46.40
2 Oil and Gas 113 14181.972 34.51
3 Mining 66 2814.360 6.85
4 Manufacturing 179 1830.131 4.45
5 Hotel and Tourism 45 1064.811 2.59
6 Real Estate 19 1056.453 2.57
7 Livestock & Fisheries 25 324.358 0.79
8 Transport & Communication 16 313.906 0.76
9 Industrial Estate 3 193.113 0.47
10 Agriculture 9 182.751 0.44
11 Construction 2 37.767 0.09
12 Other Services 6 23.686 0.06
Total 488 41090.806 100.00
Permitted Enterprises
Investments in Myanmar

9. Investments in Myanmar
Sr.
Particulars No. Approved %
No. Amount
1 China 34 14142.674 34.42
2 Thailand 61 9568.093 23.29
3 Hong Kong 40 6371.495 15.51
4 Republic of Korea 55 2963.104 7.21
5 U.K * 54 2799.185 6.81
6 Singapore 76 1852.224 4.51
7 Malaysia 43 1031.285 2.51
8 France 2 469.000 1.14
9 U.S.A 15 243.565 0.59
10 Indonesia 12 241.497 0.59
11 The Netherlands 5 238.835 0.58
12 Japan 25 216.940 0.53
13 India 8 273.500 0.67
14 Philippine 2 146.667 0.36
15 Russia Federation 2 94.000 0.23
16 Australia 14 82.080 0.20
17 Austria 2 72.500 0.18
18 Panama 2 55.101 0.13
19 Viet Nam 4 49.796 0.12
20 United Arab Emirates 1 41.000 0.10
21 Canada 15 40.791 0.10
22 Mauritius 2 30.575 0.07
23 Germany 2 17.500 0.04
24 Republic of Liberia** 2 14.600 0.04
25 Denmark 1 13.370 0.03
26 Cyprus 1 5.250 0.01
27 Macau 2 4.400 0.01
28 Switzerland 1 3.382 0.01
29 Bangladesh 2 2.957 0.01
30 Israel 1 2.400 0.01
31 Brunei Darussalam 1 2.040 0.00
32 Sri Lanka 1 1.000 0.00
Total 488 41090.806 100.00
Permitted Enterprises

10. No. Country 1989-2001 Country 1989-2012
1 UK 1380 China 13947
2 Singapore 1351 Thailand 9568
3 Thailand 1187 Hong Kong 6308
4 Malaysia 599 Korea 2938
5 USA 583 UK 2659
6 France 470 Singapore 1818
7 Indonesia 239 Malaysia 977
8 Netherland 238 France 469
9 Japan 229 USA 243
10 Korea 156 Indonesia 241
11 Phillippines 147 Netherland 238
12 Hong Kong 144 Japan 211
13 China 67 India 189
14 Canada 64 Phillippines 146
15 Others 243 Others 472
Total 7097 Total 40424
USD - Million
Singapore’s Investment in Myanmar

11. Investment Law
100%
Foreign
Owned
Forms of Investment
Joint
Venture
A Citizen
or
Concerned
Government
Organization
Any System
Included in
the Mutually
Agreed
Contract
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12. Minimum Foreign Capital Requirements
US Dollars 500,000/- for Manufacturing (MIC)
US Dollars 300,000/- for Service (under MIC)
US Dollars 50,000/- for Service (under DICA)
Investment Law
(Until the declaration of the required rules, regulations, procedures,
orders, notifications and directives by the Ministry of National Planning
and Economic Development)

13. Tax Incentives
5 years tax holiday (MIC)
Further tax exemption/relief for an appropriate
period in case if it is considered beneficial for the
State (MIC)
Other tax incentives (imported machinery, raw
materials up to 3 years etc.)
Investment Law

14. Land Lease
Investment Law
50 Years
(For Initial Period)
10 Years
(First Extension)
10 Years
(Second Extension)
Depending on the
business, type of
business and
investment amount
Land
Lease

15. Kyauk Phyu
Yangon
Thilawa
Dawei
Dawei SEZ
- being developed
Thilawa SEZ
- in the process
Kyaukphyu SEZ
- to be developed
SEZs in Myanmar

16. Dawei
Kunming
Asia Regional Hub
Africa
India
Middle East /
Europe
Dawei SEZ Project Location

17. Dawei SEZ Project Location

18. Yangon
Thilawa SEZ Project Location

19. Kyauk Phyu SEZ Project Location

20. Monywa,
Kalay,
Shwe Bo
(3)
Magwe,
Pakhokku,
Yenanchaung
(3)
Pyay (1)
Pathein,
Myaungmya,
Hinthada
(3)
Yangon
(14)
Myeik
(1)
Mawlamyine
(1)
Taungyi
(1)
Mandalay,
Myingyan,
Meikhtila
(3)
30 Industrial Zones
are already developed
Industrial Zones

21. Tatkone
(1)
Ponnakyun (1)
Myawaddy
(1)
Phaan
(1)
Mandalay
(Tadaoo)
(1)
Muse
(1)
7 Industrial Zones to
be established
Phaya Thone Zu
(1)
Industrial Zones

22. Geographical Advantages
Abundant Workforce
Rich Resources
Cultural Heritages and
Unique Landscape
Why Myanmar is…

23. Resource
Agriculture
Fishery
Mining
Forestry
Oil & Gas
Food Processing
Mineral Processing
Wood Processing
Petrochemical
Down Stream
Labour
(Quality, Quantity, Cost)
Garment
Electronic Parts
Assembly
Others
Services
Hotel & Tourism
Logistics
Real Estate
Other
Location
Why Myanmar is…

24. Min Zaw Oo
thantmg.min@gmail.com