Freeports Policy establishes special economic zones with customs and tax incentives to drive trade, investment, and regional growth across the UK. Led by DIT, HMRC, HMT, and MHCLG, the policy includes investment zones and faces implementation challenges around governance, energy access, planning freedoms, and skills. Government is developing impact assessments and monitoring dashboards to evaluate employment, investment, and trade outcomes.
This Action Plan announces reforms and additional government support for Freeports and Investment Zones as part of the Industrial Strategy.
This paper sets out progress on the designation of Freeport tax sites.
This tax Information and impact note is about Class 1 National Insurance contributions relief for eligible employers and employees working in a Freeport tax site.
The Freeports bidding prospectus gives further details on the UK Freeports model and sets out how bidders can apply for Freeport status in England.
This tax information and impact note is about the designation of Freeport tax sites.