Different bid shopping rules exist, based on the type of project and the laws in the region where the project is planned. Some areas forbid bid shopping because it might encourage the use of inferior materials or poor workmanship to increase profits for the contractor.
Enterprise Zones (EZs) Enterprise zones (EZs) are geographic areas in which companies can qualify for a variety of subsidies. The original intent of most EZ programs was to encourage businesses to stay, locate, or expand in depressed areas and thereby help to revitalize them.
A âfree tradeâ or âexport processingâ zone is an industrial area, set up by countries in order to attract foreign investment. Financial incentives include exemptions on import and export duties, capital gains taxes, property and land taxes, sales and consumption taxes.