Innopolis Special Economic Zone Information about benefits and preferences for residents The Innopolis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an important part of the Innopolis ecosystem and an indispensable component of its investment attractiveness, seeking to create the most comfortable conditions for doing business and developing projects. Location and total area SEZ Innopolis is located on two land plots with a total area of 311,43 hectares. The land plot in Verhneuslonsky municipal district in the Republic of Tatarstan (192,71 Ha) is located in the centre of Innopolis city and is designed for innovative companies to establish their offices, research and development facilities. The land plot in Laishevo municipal district in the Republic of Tatarstan (118,72 Ha) is located with immediate transport access to the Kazan international airport and is designed for production facilities of innovative products. Specialization Companies that specialize in different innovative sectors can become residents of SEZ Innopolis, with Information Communication Technologies (ICT) remaining a priority specialization. 1
Residential status of the Innopolis SEZ offers a wide range of preferences for innovative companies and their employees Special Tax Regime Innopolis SEZ offers its residents special low tax rates, including rates on insurance payments, corporate tax, taxes on land, transport and property. Insurance payments Corporate income tax 21% - 2018 28% - 2019 30% - general tax rate * residents which operate in IT-sector can apply 14% rate (until 2023) under certain conditions prescribed by the Tax Code of the Russian Federation Federal tax rate 3% - during 2018 2020 2% - from 2021 Regional tax rate 0% - first 5 years 5% - next 5 years 13,5% - after 10 years Transport tax 0% - for 10 years from tax base introduction Property tax Tax on land 0% - for 10 years from tax base introduction 0% - for 5 years from tax base introduction Access to developed, world class business infrastructure Innopolis SEZ offers its residents office spaces located within high-technology complexes that provide advanced conference capabilities and other essential business services. Technopark key element of the Innopolis SEZ business infrastructure. These are contemporary buildings of business centres, designed specifically to provide residents with the most comfortable work conditions. A. Popov Building has a total area of 40000 sq. m. with a capacity for at least 2200 specialists. Residents have access to multifunctional conference hall for 300 people, meeting rooms, press-centre, and comfort zones. Employees of the companies-residents also have access to various services available in the A.Popov Building: Post Office, bank branch offices (AK BARS Bank, Sberbank), express delivery service, café, cafeteria, etc. 2
A.Popov Building, Innopolis SEZ Technopark Office space lease terms Office space Lease fee* up to 700 sq.m. 600 rub. (~10 USD) 700-1400 sq.m. 550 rub. (~9.1 USD) from 1400 sq.m. 500 rub. (~8.3 USD) * for 1 sq.m. per month, VAT included (including utility costs) Land lease and engineering infrastructure on preferential terms Innopolis SEZ resident may lease a land plot to build an office or production facility on preferential terms. Innopolis SEZ will manage all of the essential engineering communications and will provide access to these communications at a special low rate. After construction, the land plot may be bought out by the resident. Land tenants within the territory of the Innopolis SEZ are owners of their constructed buildings and have the right to purchase the land located under the specified objects. Land lease terms in Innopolis SEZ at the Verhneuslonskiy Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan (Innopolis City) Lease period Lease fee (for 1 Ha per year) 1 st year ~53 195 rub. (~818 USD) 2 nd year ~66 495 rub. (~1 023 USD) 3 rd year ~79 795 rub. (~1 228 USD) 4-8 year ~93 095 rub. (~1 463 USD) after 8 years ~132 990 rub. (~2 046 USD) Land buyout terms in Innopolis SEZ at the Verhneuslonskiy Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan (Innopolis City) 1 Ha ~ 997 410 rub. (~15 345 USD) 3
Access to highly qualified specialists An important part of the Innopolis ecosystem is the Innopolis IT university, which carries out its activities in partnership with leading universities in the sphere of information technologies. In addition to Innopolis University, residents will be in close proximity to the other regional universities located in the Republic of Tatarstan. Innopolis University: - Bachelor, Master s, and PhD programs. - 15 partner universities with leading positions in the global ratings - 56 world-class faculty members, 11 laboratories supported by the research grants - Education and research in the following fields: Software Engineering, Robotics, Data Science, Information Security, Game Development and Machine Graphics Extra opportunities for attracting foreign highly qualified specialists According to the Russian legislation, foreign highly qualified specialists, which carry out scientific activities on the territory of Innopolis SEZ, are exempt from foreign specialists quotes established by the Government of the Russian Federation. The definition of a foreign highly qualified specialist working for a SEZ is as follows: A foreign citizen, who has work experience in the sphere for which they were hired and who receives a salary in excess of 700,000 rubles (~10 700 U.S. dollars). Preferential property lease and acquisition terms for employees of resident companies In Innopolis, a unique environment has been created that combines a modern residential infrastructure in harmony with the nature, safe environment, and broad opportunities for education and professional development. Accommodation is provided to company employees working in Innopolis, with an option to acquire property afterwards. Innopolis enjoys different types of accommodation depending on the preferences and needs of the residents of the city - from apartment buildings to townhouses and cottages. Apartment blocks The latest global trends in the construction and arrangement of the present-day family form the basis for the accomplished designs of the apartment blocks and the adjoining areas. The daring architectural designs, wellplanned layout of the apartments, beautification of the inner courtyards and children s playgrounds have created a favorable environment for a comfortable living of the residents. The most apartments are allocated to the residents against lease agreements and with all the sets of furniture and household appliances necessary for the living. 4
preferential lease terms 1-bedroom apartments from 41,8 up to 57,8 sq.m. 2-bedroom apartments from 63,1 up to 75,7 sq.m. fully equipped with furniture and household appliances underground parking school, kindergarten, sports complex, convenience store Low-rise housing development Innopolis offers its residents two types of townhouses with individual entrances, parking lots and small land plots. It is a perfect choice for those willing to combine the convenience of the city infrastructure and advantages of a country house. Apartments ranging from 72 up to 280 sq.m. are available within townhouses. Kindergarten It is an educational center for little residents of the city of Innopolis aged 2 to 7 years. The training is arranged according to British standards of the international preschool education. English and Russian-speaking teachers are in charge of both physical and artistic and aesthetical training of the children. Kindergarten is equipped with multi-functioinal classrooms, swimming pool and recreation areas. The curriculum consists of six sections, each of which consists of a series of training and educational aspects (personal development, communication, learning a foreign language with native speakers, physical development, creative development, and others.) The Innopolis University School The school is a relevant and integral part of the environment of the new Russian city. It sets itself with an ambitious aim of fusing the best practices of the Russian and foreign education systems, while combining advanced teaching methods, innovative technologies and teachers capable to deliver the educational material in an interesting and comprehensible way. The school is located in the building of Innopolis University. 5
Physics and Math College Modern and comfortable building of the College for 200 students (7-11 grades) with high quality standards of education, international educational programs and excellent faculty lays the foundation for a successful life and employment in the future. College profile lies in in-depth study of mathematics and computer science. Organized specialized courses and projects under the guidance of professors, researchers and students Innopolis. Physics and Math College provides all the necessary conditions for the formation of a high level, including equipped classrooms, laboratories, libraries, swimming pools, gym and relaxation area. Sports Complex Sports complex in Innopolis provides a wide range of sports clubs and halls, including a modern fitness center, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts, rooms for group study, bath complex (hammam and sauna) and others. In addition, all facilities are equipped with modern sports equipment, which allows sports at a high level and professional trainers provide safe and high-quality sports training. Sports complex also has a beauty salon. Medical Center Innopolis residents will be able to get a quality highly qualified medical help at any time. Medical Center will provide qualified specialist medical advice, diagnostic and medical assistance in the territory of Innopolis. Medical Center will be equipped with modern medical-diagnostic equipment, and is designed for 500 visits per day. Full-time Medical Center staff will be more than 200 people. Café, restaurants, shops Currently Innopolis has several cafes and cafeteria, which are located in the A.Popov Building as well as in Innopolis University. Additionally, nearby the apartment blocks there are a supermarket Bahetle which offers a wide range of products and goods, pub, hostel etc. Recreational infrastructure Innopolis is located in ecologically pristine environment, one of the most picturesque place of the European part of Russia, where the Volga and Sviyaga rivers meet. Innopolis has a ski resort with restaurants and hotels, golfclub, shooting range, historical complex of Sviyazhsk Island in its immediate vicinity. All of this recreational and hospitality infrastructure is available for Innopolis residents. Tel.: +7 (843) 2949100, 2000701 E-mail: sez@innopolis.ru Website: www.sez.innopolis.ru 6