Policy & GovtLAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has eliminated all registration fees, granting free lifetime registration to small businesses across Pakistan through its upgraded digital portal, SMERP (smerp.smeda.org).
The initiative seeks to integrate over 500,000 unregistered micro and family-owned businesses into the formal financial ecosystem over the next 18 months.
Registered enterprises automatically receive a verified QR-coded SMEDA Certificate, unlocking eligibility for State Bank subsidized loan schemes (0% to 7% mark-up), government procurement tenders, and utility relief packages.
Entrepreneurs only require a valid CNIC, business address, and NTN (if available) to generate their digital certificate in under 10 minutes.
Key Strategic Highlights & Directives
- Priority stall allocation with up to 50% rental subsidy for SMEDA-certified manufacturers.
- Instant on-site registration on SMERP (smerp.smeda.org) with digital QR verification.
- Direct B2B business matchmaking linkages established with international delegations and trade commissioners.
- Concessional working capital lines and export pre-shipment financing under SBP facilities.
"Our economic revitalization is squarely anchored on unlocking the export vitality of small enterprises. Expo Faisalabad bridges the gap between grassroots manufacturers and multi-billion-dollar international supply chains."
Registrar Office
Enterprise Formalization WingOfficial communications and media relations cell of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority, Federal Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan.
Comments (2)
The priority stall allocation and 50% rental subsidy announced here has given our SME cluster direct exposure to GCC buyers. Extremely timely initiative by SMEDA.
Will the on-site facilitation desk at the expo also assist existing manufacturers with technical energy audit grants and SMERP QR-code verifications?
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