Ease of Investment

The ease of investment has been provided by the following steps:

  • The government has reduced the minimum foreign equity requirement for a project from US$ 0.5 million to US$ 0.3 million
  • Repatriation of 100% capital, profits, royalty, technology, and franchise fees allowed
  • Zero import duties on capital goods, plant and machinery, and equipment not manufactured locally
  • The Government has enhanced First Year Allowance for depreciation from 50% to 75% on the plant, machinery, and equipment for infrastructure and agriculture projects
  • Zero-rated import tariff on agriculture machinery (not manufactured locally) for registered corporate agricultural projects
  • Zero import duties on raw materials used in the production of export goods
  • Sindh Development Fund (SDF) for agri-based industries
  • Subsidizes 100% KIBOR (Karachi Inter Bank Offer Rate) on capital cost and 50% KIBOR on working capital