THE STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE BENEFITS FOR COMPANIES
The establishment of the ZLS (Simplified Logistics Zones) involves the definition by the Region of a Strategic Development Plan to be submitted alongside the proposal for its establishment and which the President of the Region presents to the President of the Council of Ministers. The final version of the Plan was approved by DGR no. 1106 on September 6, 2022, and can be consulted at the following LINK.
The Strategic Development Plan outlines what the ZLS can offer to the territory; in particular, it provides specific administrative simplifications and economic incentives for companies already operating and those that will settle in the ZLS.
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
Naturally, significant interest in the region is generated by the economic incentives associated with the ZLS. A brief summary of the main proposals put forward by the Region in the Strategic Development Plan includes:
The establishment of dedicated calls for proposals to support productive investments, which can also be funded under the new Regional FESR Program 2021-2027, currently awaiting final approval from the European Commission. A specific Action is planned (with a budget of 14 million euros) aimed at implementing targeted interventions for the Simplified Logistics Zone (ZLS) Porto di Venezia-Rodigino.
The introduction, within the framework of the PR FESR 2021-2027, of incentives to facilitate access to financing available through a variety of calls dedicated to supporting investments.
A bonus for hiring new employees, which encourages businesses to expand their workforce.
Interventions to strengthen training activities in logistics and robotics in the Polesine area.
The activation of policies to support the internationalization of businesses.
Specific interventions aimed at boosting the economy of Murano.
In addition to the above incentives, there is the tax credit for investments in capital goods, as outlined in Article 1, paragraphs 98 and following, of Law No. 208 of December 28, 2015. This remains the only national incentive tool linked to the ZLS. This tax credit provides fiscal relief to businesses making investments in capital goods, with a maximum rate of 30% for small enterprises, 20% for medium-sized enterprises, and 10% for large enterprises.
Furthermore, the Decree-Law of December 27, 2024, No. 202, converted with amendments by Law No. 15 of February 21, 2025, provides for the refinancing of the tax credit for investments made within the ZLS from January 1, 2025, to November 15, 2025.