
Large
pool of computer proficient and English speaking accounting
professionals
Considerable
time zone difference between UK and Pakistan, resulting
in
quick turnaround times for western companies
Low
cost country
Government
Supportive of IT companies
Tax
exemption for IT companies till 2018
No
custom duties on import of all IT related equipment
7
year tax holiday for Venture Capital funds
No
Sales tax liability on sales of computer software and
hardware
Financial
assistance will be provided to the "Software House/Software
Company" by extending the facility of
Export Financing Scheme-
Refinance for Export of Computer Software
by the Software
Houses/Companies and in the shape of loans
to software
houses/companies by the nationalized/commercial
banks. The State
Bank of Pakistan has fixed an export refinance
limit of 50% of last
year's exports.
Excellent
training, telecom infrastructure
Over
85% of telecom infrastructure now using fiber optic cables
Internet
access in over 400 cities |