CDC (Council for the Development of Cambodia)
ក្រុមប្រឹក្សាអភិវឌ្ឍន៍កម្ពុជា
Pronunciation: cee-dee-cee
State agency promoting foreign investment in Cambodia, chaired by the Prime Minister. The CDC reviews and grants QIP (Qualified Investment Project) status, which unlocks tax incentives: corporate income tax exemption for 3 to 9 years, customs duty exemption on certain imported equipment, VAT exemption on selected local purchases.
Official site: cdc.gov.kh.
The CDC typically handles investment projects above 500,000 USD in promoted sectors (manufacturing, resort tourism, processed agriculture, logistics, infrastructure). Processing time: 3 to 6 months for a complete file.