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Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act No. XLV of 2016).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Act amends the Special Economic Zones Act, 2012. Amended sections deal with the following matters: definition of "Special Economic Zone" or (SEZ) means a geographically defined and delimited area which has been approved and notified by the BOA; new entrants and new industries setup after the establishment of the SEZ; time exemption from all custom-duties and taxes on plant and machinery imported into Pakistan except the items listed under Chapter 87 of the Pakistan Customs Tariff; exemption from all taxes on income for enterprises commencing commercial production by the 30 June 2020, in the SEZs for the next ten years, etc.
Long title of text
An Act further to amend the Special Economic Zones Act, 2012.
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Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force immediately.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No