Proposed Investment Incentives & Support Mechanisms

Import Duty Exemption

Full exemption on aquaculture equipment, hatchery gear, processing machinery & feed production equipment. Approval: 2–4 weeks.

Sales Tax (GST) Exemption

Fish seed, feeds, medicines, equipment & processing inputs exempt from sales tax.

Income Tax Holiday

3–5 year tax holiday for new businesses (min. PKR 5M investment). Accelerated depreciation (50% year 1) & 5-year loss carry-forward.

Export Incentives

5–10% export rebate, duty drawback on inputs, and export credit guarantee for processed fish products.

Subsidized Credit Facility

• PKR 2–50 million, scaled by project size
• 5–7% interest (vs. 12–15% market rate)
• 5–10 year repayment, 1–2 year grace period
• Only 50–75% collateral required

Equity Grant (Small-Scale Farmers)

• Up to 30% of project cost (max PKR 1.5M)
• Non-repayable
• Requires farmer training completion

Loan Guarantee Scheme

• 60–80% of loan value guaranteed
• 1–2% annual guarantee fee
• Covers commercial banks & microfinance

Shared Water Infrastructure

Government covers 50–70% of intake/reservoir/distribution costs — cuts individual farm costs 30–40%.

Hatchery Support

40% capital subsidy + 30% equipment subsidy for hatcheries (min. 5M fry/year capacity).

Processing Facility Support

35% capital subsidy, 25% equipment subsidy, 40% cold-chain subsidy (min. 20 tonnes/day).

Roads & Electricity

Government-funded access infrastructure to designated aquaculture zones.

Gender & Social Inclusion

• Women farmers: up to 40% equity grant, preferential credit access
• Youth (18–35): up to 35% startup grant + mentorship
• Marginalized groups: up to 50% enhanced equity grant, simplified procedures

Environmental Incentives

• Sustainable certification: 50% subsidy (ASC or equivalent)
• Biodiversity conservation: up to PKR 500,000/farm
• Climate-smart tech: 40% subsidy on water harvesting & renewable energy