The Gambia Investment Promotion Act 2001 and Free Zones Act 2001 are the main laws governing investment in The Gambia. These Acts provide guidance on investing in The Gambia and clearly indicate the priority sectors for the country, guarantees to investors, investment incentives eligibility criteria, procedures, the institutional framework and answers to questions that investors usually consider in making an investment decision.
In addition to the Gambia Investment Promotion Act 2001 and Free Zones Act 2001, there are other laws and regulations that impact on businesses and these include:

• Environment Act 1994
• Income and Sales Tax Act 2005
• Business Registration Act 2004
• National Environment Management Act – NEMA 1994
• Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticide Control and Management Act 1994
• EIA Guidlines
• Environment Quality Standards Approved