WHY INVEST IN LESOTHO

•  Free repatriation of profits.

•  Export finance facility.

•  Unimpeded access to foreign exchange.

•  Permission for tourism companies to run bank administered foreign currency accounts at any of the banks in Lesotho .

•  No withholding tax on dividends distributed by selected tourism companies to local or foreign shareholders.

•  Free repatriation of profits derived from manufacturing companies.

•  Double taxation agreement with the Federal Republic of South Africa, Mauritius and the United Kingdom

Investment climate

•  Tourism has been identified as a key strategic sector for the growth and diversification of the economy. Thus investors in the sector are priority

•  Economic and political stability

•  Literate and trainable work force

•  Good utility services

•  moderate regulatory system

The Product

•  SCENIC BEAUTY: Bestowed with enchanting mountains and criss-crossed by powerful rivers and crystal-clear streams, rich in endemic and unique species, Lesotho is one of the most pristine and unspoiled natural environments in the region

•  AFRICAN WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE: Lesotho is an ideal destination for the discerning traveler and true adventurer – for those tired of commercial holidays and are looking for “something different”.

•  WELCOMING AND HOSPITABLE PEOPLE: People of Lesotho (Basotho) are renowned for their hospitability, warmth and friendliness.

•  CULTURE: Basotho have a rich and unique cultural identity and heritage.

The Location

•  Lesotho is entirely surrounded by the Republic of South Africa . This situation presents a significant opportunity for growth and development of tourism in Lesotho . South Africa is the biggest destination (in terms of number of visitors) in Sub-Saharan Africa, in this way, Lesotho has a unique opportunity to tap into the strength of her neighbor, and position herself as an add-on destination for international tourists visiting South Africa. Moreover, South Africa is the biggest source of international travelers in Africa , thus Lesotho has a huge tourist source market on its “door step”.