DEDIRA CAPITAL Kft.

With nearly a century of combined expertise across multiple jurisdictions, our board members offer unparalleled knowledge in cross-cultural business, delivering local turnkey solutions for global investors. Backed by a seasoned team with a strong international track record in real estate investment, acquisition and asset strategy. Active across three continents and over ten countries, the team brings deep market insight, a robust global network, and proven experience in facilitating high-value transactions exceeding €10 billion since 2005.

THE TEAM

Dirk Wassmann

Board Member

Rafaela Nebreda

Board Member

Luis Trillo

CFO

Lucia Avila

Business Development

Dr. Dennis W.N. Ng

Board Member

GALATI TAX FREE ZONE

The Galați Tax Free Zone is a designated geographic area of 100 hectares within Romania´s borders and the European Union borders, where goods can be imported, stored, processed, and re-exported without being subject to standard customs duties and taxes. This zone is designed to encourage trade and economic activity by offering businesses reduced or eliminated tax burdens and simplified customs procedures. It is a strategic space for economic and logistical activities, located on the eastern border of the European Union. Its modern infrastructure facilitates the development of commercial, industrial, and transport operations, providing direct access to European and Eastern markets.

Strategic location

Positioned at the EU's eastern frontier, the port of Galati is the most important and largest port on the River Danube, which has a navigable length of 2,800 km.

Positioned at the EU's eastern frontier, offering easy access to European and Eastern markets, the port of Galati is the most important andlargest port on the River Danube, which has a navigable length of 2,800 km.

Industrial hub: Proximity to the industrial centre of Galati, with the presence of multinationals including ArcelorMittal and Damen Shipyards.

Distance to key locations & logistic hubs:

  • 240 km from Bucharest International Airport and the Port of Constanța.
  • 5 km from the EU borders with Moldova and Ukraine (outside the EU), providing access to the Port of Odessa.

Infrastructure

Capable of handling ships up to 15,000 tons, with a depth of 8.4m and height of 15m, the TFZ is equipped with 3 docks with cranes with max capacity of 32 tons each crane.
  • Closed and controlled zone: security measures for access and operations.
  • Customs administration: Monitors the entry and exit of goods, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Gas, water and electric infrastructures built.
  • Three unloading zones undergoing modernisation.
  • Multimodal port under construction to be finished by beginning 2026: A new container port will be operational in the already existing port of Galați, adjacent to the Tax Free Zone. 
  • Urban, Road & Rail Network in addition to a ner airport planned 30Km from Galati. Dual-gauge tracks within the Tax Free Zone (European and Russian gauge).
  • Regional workforce available.

 

Economic benefits

Goods introduced into the FZ are exempt from customs duties until released for free circulation. Indefinite storage without immediate tax liability. Tax-free export of goods outside the EU.

Customs duty suspension:

  • Goods introduced into the Free Zone, regardless of origin, are exempt from customs duties until released for free circulation.
  • Indefinite storage without immediate tax liability.
  • Tax-free export of goods outside the EU.
  • Possibility of bringing in raw materials or parts, to complete manufacturing or assembly of products, and attain the Made in Europe certification. No VAT if exported to the EU.

Tax Benefits/Exemptions

  • Value Added Tax (VAT – 19%):
    • Exemption on intra-Free Zone transactions (provided goods do not enter the Romanian domestic market).
    • VAT suspension on imports of goods intended for manufacturing or re-export purposes
  • Customs Duties (0%)
    • Full exemption from import duties on raw materials, components, and goods used in production or re-exported from the Free Zone.
  • Construction Tax
    • Possible reduction or full exemption, subject to agreements with local government authorities.
  • Other Incentives
    • Streamlined and simplified customs clearance procedures.

In 2025, Dedira Capital has secured the exclusive 50-year concession to operate 50-hectares within the Galați Tax Free Zone, located next to the Port of Galați — the largest port on the Danube and the second largest in the country. Strategically located at the eastern frontier of the EU, this zone is directly connected to road, rail and river routes, and is eligible for industrial and commercial development, with competitive labour costs and simplified customs procedures. As a hub, it also provides direct access to Central Europe, Ukraine, Moldova, and the Black Sea.

Land Display

100 Hectares of Tax Free Zone displayed:

  • Minor concessions previously allocated and subdivided (left part)
  • Logistic & Infrastructure (lower right part)
  • Dedira´s 50 Hectares (marked in red)
  • Whole plot available - without guarantee (first come first serve)
  • Flexibility regarding distribution of the land based on the needs of clients
  • No existing infrastructure

GTFZ Proximity to Bazinul Nou Port

The Tax Free Zone has direct access to the Main Port (Bazinul Nou Port). Where a new container port will be operational within two years through a public-private partnership (PPP) with a local company. The cost of this construction is 135MM.
With land, rail and waterway access, it accommodates barges, river vessels, and sea-going ships of up to 15,000 DWT. Equipped with 8 docks: three within the TFZ and two inside the port area, each approximately 105–110 m in length.

It offers direct and indirect cargo handling, stevedoring and securing of cargo on all modes of transport, storage facilities and inland waterway transport specialised in steel, bulk cargo, general cargo, grains, ores, and aggregates. 

"The largest port on the Danube, with direct access to both Europe and the Black Sea, is becoming the most efficient gateway into the EU market for Asian companies and Eu exports."

Get in touch

email: info@dediratfz.com

address: Budapest, Izabella u. 68 - A, GF - Ap.6, 1064 Hungary