Somaliland Invest

What Somaliland Invest does

Somaliland Invest (somalilandinvest.com) is the official government investment promotion portal of the Republic of Somaliland, operated by the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development (MOIID). Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Hargeisa, the portal serves as a one-stop-shop gateway for foreign direct investors (FDIs) seeking opportunities in one of the Horn of Africa's most politically stable jurisdictions. It functions across 12 priority sectors — Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Energy, Banking & Finance, Mining, ICT, Tourism, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure — and aggregates information on industrial parks, special economic zones (notably the DP World-developed Berbera Economic Zone), public-private partnerships, and natural resource endowments.

The platform's underlying technology is standard web-based, functioning as an informational and facilitation layer rather than a software product. MOIID provides the full investor journey through the portal and direct channels: information and statistics, personalized consultation, facilitation of visas and site visits, one-stop-shop registration for investment certificates and industrial permits, and ongoing aftercare including tax exemption assistance. The business model is non-commercial — MOIID does not charge fees for its investor services, operating instead as a government body whose mandate is economic development through FDI attraction. Revenue is sourced from general state budget allocation rather than transactional pricing. Distribution occurs via direct government-to-investor engagement, the annual Somaliland Investment Summit (SIS 2025 scheduled for November 2025 in Hargeisa), and partner-led channels such as the Berbera Economic Zone. Named anchor clients and partners include DP World ($442 million Berbera Port expansion), IFFCO Group (edible oil packing plant), Genel Energy (oil & gas exploration), Gulf Energy Partners, East Africa Investments, and Djisom (e-commerce).

Name

Somaliland Invest

Legal name

Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development, Republic of Somaliland

Website

https://somalilandinvest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Somaliland Invest is the official government investment promotion portal of Somaliland's Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development, providing a one-stop-shop gateway for foreign direct investors across 12 priority sectors including agriculture, energy, mining, and infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hargeisa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Foreign Direct Investment Facilitation: MOIID facilitates foreign direct investment into Somaliland through its one-stop-shop services, providing guidance and support to investors across all stages of investment. The ministry does not charge fees for its investor services, operating as a government body focused on economic development through FDI attraction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Somaliland Invest is a government-operated investment promotion portal run by the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development (MOIID) that serves as a one-stop-shop gateway for foreign direct investors. It provides investor inquiry processing, consultation, facilitation (visas, travel, site visits), registration of investment certificates and industrial permits, aftercare support including tax exemption assistance, and convenes the annual Somaliland Investment Summit. The portal aggregates investment opportunities across 12 priority sectors including Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Energy, Banking & Finance, Mining, ICT, Tourism, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure.

Product overview

The Somaliland Investment Portal is a government-operated investment promotion platform that serves as the central hub for foreign direct investment in Somaliland. It operates alongside the MOIID Investor Services (one-stop-shop for guidance, facilitation, registration, and aftercare), the annual Somaliland Investment Summit, and the Berbera Economic Zone special economic zone offering. The portal aggregates investment opportunities across 12 priority sectors including Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Energy, Banking & Finance, Mining, ICT, Tourism, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Somaliland Investment Portal Official government investment promotion portal operated by the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development (MOIID), aggregating investment opportunities across 12 priority sectors including Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Manufacturing, Energy, Banking & Finance, Mining, ICT, Tourism, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure for foreign direct investors.
• MOIID Investor Services (One-Stop-Shop) Government services supporting foreign investors across the full investor journey, including information and statistics, personalized guidance, facilitation (visas, travel, site visits), one-stop-shop registration, and aftercare with tax exemption assistance. Provided free of charge by MOIID.
• Somaliland Investment Summit 2025 Annual high-level investment conference hosted by MOIID convening regional investors, business leaders, government stakeholders, and international partners to accelerate investment into Somaliland's priority sectors and generate PPP deals.
• Berbera Economic Zone (BEZ) Strategic free trade zone developed by DP World and the Somaliland government, modeled after Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone, offering world-class infrastructure, fiscal incentives, pre-built warehouses, serviced plots, and office spaces for investors across manufacturing, food processing, and export-oriented industries.
• Investment Certificate & Industrial Permit Registration One-stop-shop registration service for obtaining investment certificates and industrial permits through MOIID, enabling 100% foreign ownership, tax holiday qualification, and customs exemptions for qualifying investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tax holiday: 100% exemption for first 5 years, 50% for next 5 years
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Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SomcableminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Established in 2016, Somcable focuses on providing fiber optic internet services to homes and businesses across Somaliland, supporting broadband connectivity infrastructure.
• SomtelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Founded in 2008 and operational since 2010, Somtel is a major telecommunications provider offering mobile services, internet access, and mobile banking through its E-Dahab service, with 4G/5G coverage.
• TelesomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Founded in 2001, Telesom is the largest telecommunications provider in Somaliland, offering mobile services, internet access, and mobile banking through its ZAAD service. Major player in the 4G/5G network rollout.
• DP WorldflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDP World partnered with the Somaliland government to develop the Berbera Economic Zone (modeled after Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone) and expand Berbera Port through a $442 million investment. This PPP project transformed Berbera into one of East Africa's most modern port facilities with tripled capacity, positioning Somaliland as a key trade hub in the Horn of Africa.
• IFFCO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFFCO Group established an edible oil packing plant in the Berbera Economic Zone, creating over 100 jobs and serving markets in Somaliland, Ethiopia, and beyond. This represents a success story of manufacturing investment in the BEZ.
• Genel EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenel Energy conducted a 3,500km 2D seismic project in Somaliland's oil and gas exploration blocks, contributing to hydrocarbon sector development.
• DahabshiilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDahabshiil is a key money transfer operator handling significant remittances and providing banking services, representing a critical component of Somaliland's financial ecosystem.
• Salaam BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalaam Bank provides Islamic banking services and is one of the key financial players in Somaliland's developing banking sector.

Scale indicators26 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saudi Arabia Ministry of Investment (MISA): Saudi Arabia's central government body for promoting and regulating foreign investment, offering investment licenses, sector targeting, and aftercare. Comparable as a sovereign investment promotion authority operating at national scale with a one-stop-shop service model.
• Dubai FDI: Dubai's foreign direct investment office, which promotes Dubai as a global investment destination and links investors to free zones (including JAFZA). Comparable as a city/state investment promotion entity operating in the same DP World ecosystem referenced in Somaliland's BEZ partnership.
• Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority: Operator of Dubai's flagship free zone, which is explicitly cited as the model for Somaliland's Berbera Economic Zone. Directly comparable as a large-scale free zone authority providing infrastructure, fiscal incentives, and customs exemptions to export-oriented tenants.
• Rwanda Development Board: Rwanda's one-stop investment promotion and registration agency, frequently cited as a frontier-market investment promotion benchmark. Directly comparable as a government entity actively recruiting FDI across priority sectors with streamlined registration and aftercare.
• Kenya Investment Authority: Kenya's national investment promotion agency, mandated to attract and retain FDI, facilitate aftercare, and coordinate with industrial parks and SEZs. Closely comparable in mandate and East African regional context.
• Ghana Investment Promotion Centre: Ghana's statutory agency responsible for investment promotion, registration, and incentives across sectors. Directly comparable as an African investment promotion agency offering tax holidays, free zone linkages, and aftercare services.
• Ethiopia Investment Commission: Ethiopia's lead agency for FDI promotion, investment licensing, and PPP facilitation in the same Horn of Africa region. Highly comparable given Ethiopia's role as Somaliland's primary anchor market via the Berbera corridor.
• Tanzania Investment Centre: Tanzania's single-window agency for investment facilitation, licensing, and aftercare, often paired with EPZ industrial park offerings. Comparable as a one-stop investment promotion body promoting a multi-sector FDI agenda in East Africa.
• Uganda Investment Authority: Uganda's statutory body for investment promotion, licensing, and SEZ oversight. Directly comparable as an East African national investment promotion agency marketing tax incentives, free zones, and sector-specific opportunities.
• Senegal APIX: Senegal's national investment promotion and major projects agency, providing streamlined company creation, sector promotion, and PPP support. Comparable as a frontier-market African investment promotion agency with a one-stop-shop model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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