Investment Opportunities in Pakistan.pptx

Presentation highlights investment opportunities, tax incentives in Pakistan

1.   Investment Opportunities in Pakistan Board of Investment (BOI) Support & Incentives

2. Introduction to the Board of Investment (BOI) Brief overview of BOI Mission: Facilitating and promoting investment in Pakistan BOI’s role in economic development One-stop shop for investors

3. BOI Services for Investors End-to-end investment facilitation Assistance with regulatory approvals and licensing Investment policy guidance Post-investment support

4. Pakistan’s Strategic Advantage Geo-strategic location: Gateway to South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East Access to a market of 220 million people Part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Trade agreements (FTA, GSP+, etc.)

5. Investment-Friendly Policies Open investment regime with no restrictions on ownership Equal treatment for local and foreign investors Bilateral investment treaties with over 48 countries Protections against expropriation

6. Tax Incentives for Investors Tax holidays in priority sectors (up to 10 years) Reduced corporate tax rates Exemptions from customs duties on plant, machinery, and equipment Accelerated depreciation on capital investment

7. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Overview of SEZs in Pakistan Incentives in SEZs: Tax exemptions, duty-free imports, preferential utilities Key SEZ locations: Rashakai , Dhabeji , Allama Iqbal Industrial City, etc. Focus on manufacturing, export-oriented industries

8. Free Economic Zones (FEZs) Overview of FEZs and their benefits Incentives for companies in FEZs Strategic locations for trade and manufacturing Key sectors: Textiles, logistics, manufacturing

9. Investment Opportunities in Energy Renewable energy: Solar, wind, hydropower projects Fossil fuels: Oil & gas exploration, LNG terminals CPEC-related energy infrastructure projects Government support and policies for energy investment

10. Investment Opportunities in Infrastructure CPEC infrastructure projects: Roads, railways, ports Urban development: Smart cities, housing infrastructure Transportation and logistics: Modernizing supply chains Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) opportunities

11. Investment Opportunities in Agriculture & Food Processing Agri-tech: Modernization and innovation in agriculture High-value crops and export-oriented agribusiness Food processing industry: Halal food, dairy, fruits, and vegetables Government incentives and subsidies for agriculture

12. Investment Opportunities in Manufacturing Automotive industry: Assembly plants, parts manufacturing Textiles & apparel: Export potential, competitive labor costs Electronics manufacturing: Domestic market growth Government support for industrial development

13. Investment Opportunities in IT & Telecommunications Growing IT sector: Software development, BPO Government incentives for tech startups Expansion of telecom infrastructure: 4G/5G networks Digital financial services and fintech sector growth

14. Investment Opportunities in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Growing healthcare sector: Hospitals, medical facilities Pharmaceutical manufacturing: Local production, export potential Investment in medical devices Government support for healthcare initiatives

15. Conclusion & Contact Information Summary of BOI’s support for investors Key incentives and sectors for investment Encouraging foreign investment in Pakistan BOI contact information for further inquiries