Investing in Developing Countries Adjacent of China (IDCAC): Vietnam, India, Pakistan

By editor | Published: July 7, 2011

Pakistan points and facts:

  • Reducing minimum foreign equity threshold from US$ 0.5 million to US$ 0.3 million.
  • Remittance of royalty, technology and franchise fee allowed to projects in social, service, infrastructure, agriculture and international chains food franchise.
  • Zero import duties on capital goods, plant and machinery and equipment not manufactured locally. CBR can supply a list of locally manufactured good. In case of doubt the investor is invited to consult the BOI.
  • Enhanced FYA from 50% to 75% of PME for infrastructure and agriculture projects.
  • The import tariff on agriculture machinery (not manufactured locally) for registered corporate agricultural projects will be zero-rated.
  • The investors who invest in the newly opened sectors can import plant, machinery & equipment (not manufactured locally) at concessional rate of customs duty which is 10% and also avail first year allowance @ of 50% of the cost of plant, machinery & equipment.
  • Zero import duties on raw materials used in the production of exports.Five Reasons to Invest in Pakistan (among many others!!)

1. Abundant Land and Natural Resources: Extensive agricultural land, Crop production (wheat, cotton, rice, fruit and vegetables), Mineral reserves (coal, crude oil, natural gas, copper, iron ore, gypsum, etc.), Fisheries and livestock production 2. Strong Human Resources: English speaking work force, Cost-effective managers and technical workers, 3. Large and Growing Domestic Market: 160 million consumers with growing incomes, growing middle-class moving to sophisticated consumption habits 4. Well-Established Infrastructure and Legal Systems: Comprehensive road, rail and sea links, Good quality telecommunications and IT services, Modern company laws, Long-standing corporate culture 5. Strategic Location as a Regional Hub: Principal gateway to the Central Asia Republics, Strong and long-standing links with the Middle East and South Asia, Comprehensive duty-free facilities for investors from InvestInPakistan. org Other Links:

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