Free Trade Zone


Definition of "Free trade zone"

Kevin Southwick
  Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies

Geographical area in which commerce can be conducted without tariffs being applied. The concept was adopted in insurance through the use of a reinsurance facility for buying and selling of insurance coverages without a premium tax being applied.


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