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Special Economic Zones Act 2012

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) of Pakistan

Unlock sovereign fiscal incentives: 10-year 100% corporate income tax exemption (Section 126E) and zero-duty import of plant & machinery for industrial setups across CPEC and provincial priority zones.

Incentives CalculatorBOI One-Window Portal

Key Fiscal Incentives for Zone Enterprises

Guaranteed by the Parliament under the SEZ Act 2012 (Amended 2016)

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10-Year Income Tax Holiday

100% exemption from all corporate income taxes under Section 126E of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for 10 years starting from commercial production.

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0% Customs Duty & Taxes

One-time total exemption from all customs duties, additional customs duties, and sales tax on the import of plant, machinery, and capital equipment.

Guaranteed Plug & Play

Uninterrupted dedicated electrical feeders, piped industrial natural gas / RLNG, combined effluent treatment, and high-speed broadband lines.

BOI One-Window Clearance

Fast-track 30-day statutory processing for plot allotments, construction permits, environmental NOCs, and electricity/gas meters via the BOI digital portal.

Diagnostic Estimator

SEZ 10-Year Fiscal Savings Estimator

Calculate estimated tax savings for setting up your industrial plant in an SEZ vs normal tariff territory.

Corporate Tax Benchmark: 29%
Projected Annual Net Profit Before Tax (PKR)PKR 30.0 Million
PKR 5MPKR 100MPKR 200M
Plant & Capital Machinery Import Value (PKR)PKR 50.0 Million
PKR 10MPKR 250MPKR 500M
Total Estimated Fiscal Benefit (10 Years)
PKR 99.5 Million
Direct capital retained inside the enterprise for reinvestment and dividend yield.
10-Year Income Tax Saved
PKR 87.0 M
Customs Duty & GST Saved
PKR 12.5 M

Rashakai Special Economic Zone

CPEC Priority
M-1 Motorway, Nowshera / Mardan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Operational

Flagship CPEC industrial project strategically located at the intersection of M-1 Motorway and CPEC Western Route, providing direct access to Central Asian and Afghan export corridors.

Total Land Area1,000 Acres
Development AuthorityKPEZMC / CRBC Joint Venture
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Light EngineeringFood ProcessingConsumer ElectronicsTextilesBuilding Materials
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Dedicated 132kV Grid Station
  • Dedicated Gas Pipeline
  • Central Water Supply & Effluent Treatment
091-5892721
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Allama Iqbal Industrial City (FIEDMC)

CPEC Priority
M-4 Motorway Interchange, Sahianwala, Faisalabad (Punjab)
Operational

The largest priority CPEC SEZ in Punjab, hosting multinational joint ventures with state-of-the-art infrastructure, wide road networks, and immediate connectivity to Lahore-Islamabad transit corridors.

Total Land Area3,217 Acres
Development AuthorityFIEDMC (Punjab Industrial Estates)
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Value-Added TextilesPharmaceuticalsChemicalsEngineering & Auto PartsPackaging
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • 200MW Dedicated Power
  • RLNG Gas Connection
  • Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)
041-8869711
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Dhabeji Special Economic Zone

CPEC Priority
Thatta, near Port Qasim & National Highway N-5 (Sindh)
Under Development

Located just 35km from Port Qasim and 55km from Karachi Airport, Dhabeji provides unmatched logistics economics for export-oriented manufacturing and heavy industrial enterprises.

Total Land Area1,530 Acres
Development AuthoritySindh Economic Zones Management Company (SEZMC)
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Heavy EngineeringSteel & MetallurgyAutomotiveLogistics & WarehousingGreen Energy
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Dedicated Direct Sea Port Feeder
  • National Grid Power Feeder
  • Port Qasim Proximity
021-99207512
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Bostan Special Economic Zone

CPEC Priority
District Pishin, near Quetta (Balochistan)
Operational

Gateway to Balochistan’s agricultural and mineral abundance, ideal for apple, dry fruit, chromite, and marble processing with export connectivity to Iran and Afghanistan.

Total Land Area1,000 Acres
Development AuthorityBalochistan Development Authority (BDA)
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Fruit & Agri ProcessingHalal Meat PackagingMineral BeneficiationCold Storage LogisticsPharmaceuticals
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Dedicated Electric Feeder
  • Deep Tube Well Water Grid
  • Security Perimeter Enclosure
081-2824301
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Gwadar Free Zone (North & South)

CPEC Priority
Gwadar Deep Sea Port Terminal (Balochistan)
Operational

Pakistan’s premier deep sea maritime free zone offering total exemptions from federal, provincial, and local taxes, duty-free bonded storage, and international transshipment terminal facilities.

Total Land Area2,280 Acres
Development AuthorityChina Overseas Ports Holding Company (COPHC) & GPA
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Transshipment WarehousingSeafood ProcessingPetrochemical StorageDuty-Free AssemblyBulk Cargo
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Desalination Water Supply
  • Dedicated 300MW Coal/Solar Power
  • Customs Free Port Bond
0864-210101
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Hattar Special Economic Zone

Haripur, adjacent to Hattar Industrial Estate (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Operational

Strategically situated near Islamabad and Taxila engineering clusters, Hattar SEZ provides full SEZ tax exemptions with immediate access to northern consumer markets.

Total Land Area424 Acres
Development AuthorityKPEZMC
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Marble & GraniteFood & BeveragesChemicalsLight EngineeringPackaging
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • 132kV Substation
  • Industrial Gas Network
  • Access via Hazara Motorway E-35
091-5892721
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Sundar & Quaid-e-Azam Apparel Park SEZs

Lahore & Sheikhupura Corridor (Punjab)
Operational

Managed by PIEDMC, offering plug-and-play industrial plots with computerized utility billing, wide 120ft roads, technical training centers, and direct motorway access.

Total Land Area1,536 Acres
Development AuthorityPunjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company
Targeted Priority Sectors:
Apparel & GarmentsPharmaceuticalsPlastic & MoldingsPrinting & Packaging
Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Underground Electrification
  • Rescue 1122 Station
  • CETP & Dedicated Industrial Water
042-35297203
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Regulatory Roadmap

How to Apply for SEZ Zone Enterprise Status

Standard 5-step statutory workflow via the Board of Investment (BOI)

1

Company Incorporation

Incorporate your firm with SECP as a Private Limited or Public Company.

2

BOI Portal Registration

Create user credentials on the BOI One-Window SEZ Portal (invest.gov.pk).

3

Business Plan Submission

Upload feasibility study, capital expenditure plan, utility requirements, and jobs estimate.

4

SEZ Committee Review

Provincial SEZ Committee examines plot request and issues Allotment Letter within 30 days.

5

Tax Holiday Certificate

BOI issues Zone Enterprise Certificate for FBR 10-year income tax holiday and 0% duty import.