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EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES AUTHORITY |
Ministry of Industries, Production & Special
Initiatives,
Government of Pakistan
Incentives/facilities available in the Export Processing
Zones and Special Industrial Zones in Pakistan
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA), working
under Ministry of Industries, Production & Special Initiatives has been
entrusted with the responsibility to plan, manage and operate Export Processing
Zones. The details of ongoing EPZ projects
indicating geographical locations and details of incentives/facilities are
indicated below
A. On going EPZ Projects
1) Karachi Export Processing Zone (KEPZ)
Location
of KEPZ:
Karachi Export Processing Zone is located adjacent to the Landhi Industrial Area(Extension)
within a distance of 18 Kilometers from the modern
Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, 20 Kilometers
from Port Qasim and 35 Kilometers from the highly
modernized and developed Karachi Seaport.
The Zone is linked with the National Highway network. It offers effective and convenient approach
to the markets of the Middle East, Far East, Africa, Europe, and American to
the new markets of Central Asian Republics.
i) KEPZ Phase I (Area 200 acres)
Fully in operation, garments is the dominant sector
followed by electronics, chemicals etc.
This phase is fully allotted to the investors,
however, plots can be acquired under sale/transfer procedures with the existing
investors if they wish to sell.
ii) KEPZ
Phase II (Area 100 acres)
Development of infrastructure is complete. 12 acres allocated for hi-tech, Gem &
Jewellery, technology based industries.
M/s Y.K.K. have acquired 12-1/2 acres for production of garment
accessories.
iii) KEPZ
Phase III (Area 200 acres)
Land has been acquired and reserved for state of the art modern
Information Technology Park.
Existing land rates in KEPZ
i)
Security Deposit (Industrial Plots) @ US$5 per Sq. meters
ii) Security Deposit (Trading plots) @US$20 per Sq. meters
Annual Ground Rent (Industrial Plots) @US$1.50 per Sq. meters
Annual Ground Rent (Trading Plots) @ US$2.50 per Sq. meters
2) Gwadar Export Processing Zone
An area of 1000 acres has been allocated for Gwadar
EPZ. Larger size of plots of about one
(1) acres each would be offered to investors who can set up diversified type of
industries; light engineering and food processing including fish etc. are
considered very suitable for Gwadar Zone.
A Specialized package of incentive for Gwadar EPZ is being finalized by
the Government.
3)
Sialkot Export Processing Zone
(Managed by Punjab Small Industries
Corporation)
Diversified
products located in the Province of Punjab
4)
Risalpur Export Processing Zone
(Managed by Sarhad
Development Authority)
Diversified
products located in NWFP Province
5)
Gujranwala Export Processing Zone
(Infrastructure being developed)
Diversified
products located in the Province of Punjab
6) Saindak Export
Processing Zone
(Operated by Chinese company)
For
exploration of Gold and Copper in Chagai, District, Balochistan
7) Reko Diq Export Processing Zone
(Operated by Australian Company)
For
exploration of Gold and Copper in Chagai, District, Balochistan
8) Duddar Export
Processing Zone
(Operated by Chinese Company)
For
exploration of Lead and Zinc in Chagai, District, Balochistan
9) Tuwairqi
Export Processing Zone
(Operated by Saudi Company)
For
exploration of Steel Billets located in Port Qasim Area, Karachi
KEPZ attracts investment projects in orientation in
advanced technologies. The investment
scope is high for the industries in hi-tech viz
electronics. IT related products and
Gems & Jewellery. Pakistan processes
large gemstone varieties and its untold riches of coloured gemstone and gold
need to be tapped for value addition.
i) EPZA invites investment to build
a Hi-Tech seven ((07) storey building with basement on area of 12000 m2 on
B.O.T. / B.O.O. basis with following features.
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Facilities to be offered in the Hi-Tech tower:
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Independent Modern Offices Supporting
Environment
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Uninterrupted Power Supply -
Swimming Pool
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Fiber optics in each office - Food courts
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27 hours – 7 days security -
Snack Bar
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Exemption from foreign exchange regulations - Garden like surrounding
ii) Incentives offered to EPZ investors in all the Zones
of the Country
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Free movement of capital
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No minimum or maximum limit for investment
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Duty free imports of machinery, equipment and material
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No sales tax on electricity and gas bills
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Obsolete/old machinery can be sold in domestic market of Paksitan after payment of applicable duties & taxes
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Freedom from National import restrictions
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Foreign Exchange control regulations of Pakistan not
applicable
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Production oriented labour laws to be solely regulated by
the Authority
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Relief from double taxations subject to bilateral
agreement
Facilities
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One window service and simplified procedure
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All infrastructure facilities like water, electricity,
gas, and telephone are made available by EPZA
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Skilled & un-skilled labour available in abundance
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Sub-contracting without limit on variety and quantity is
allowed outside the zone as well as within the zone
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GSP concessions given by various countries to imports from
Pakistan are available to the manufacturers in the zone
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Peaceful, secure and environmentally protected pollution
free work area
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Inter-unit transfer of finished goods among exporting
units allowed
Further information on EPZA are available on website www.epza.gov.pk or further clarification can
be obtained through email at info@epza.gov.pk. It may be mentioned that detailed information
on inviting “expression of interest” for the proposed Hi-Tech Tower are linked
with the EPZA website.
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