Investment in Pakistan

Pakistan economy has shown an upward trend in the last four years and it has resulted in the increasing confidence of foreign investors in Pakistan. The country attracted about US $3.5-billion as foreign direct investment last year, up sharply from less than $600-million three years back. That tremendous increase was achieved by the successful sale of state-owned companies to private investors as well as creating an environment conducive to foreign investment in Pakistan
Pakistan is committed to facilitate businessmen, both local as well as foreign investors, to encourage investment. It has introduced a number of reforms in the investment sector, removing all hurdles and providing maximum facilities to the investors main features of which are summarized below:


No government approval is required for setting up an industry, in any field, place and of size.No limit for minimum or maximum investment in manufacturing sector.Remittance of capital, profits, dividends, and royalty allowed.No restriction of foreign equity in a company. Now foreign Investors can have 100 % equity in a company.
Visa and immigration policies have been relaxed for foreign investors and multiple entry visa of duration up to five years are being issued by Pakistan embassies abroad.Foreign investment in Pakistan is fully protected and legislation has been done in this connection to provide them fearless business environment. Complete legislative protection of foreign currency accounts.Corporate Governance has been improved and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan is working efficiently to regulate the corporate sector. Attractive Tax tariffs and initial depreciation allowed on machinery and equipment up to 50 % of cost.

Corporate tax rates of 37%, 35% and 20% for Private limited, Listed Public Limited and Small companies respectively.Board of Investment of Pakistan is fully facilitates Foreign Investors.
We are providing consultancy services ranging from approval of Board of Investment for the establishment of branch office to Incorporation of companies, tax advice and obtaining all sort of licenses for the company.