ZONE DEVELOPER

Transforming regions into thriving hubs of industry, trade, and technology.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A ZONE DEVELOPER LICENSE?

The STZA Zone Developer License is designed for public, private, or public-private entities developing, operating, or managing technology-led infrastructure that contributes to Pakistan’s innovation economy.

This license is ideal for:

Technology parks and campuses that attract multiple Zone Enterprises
that provide office or operational space to multiple tech companies, startups, or research units.
Dedicated single enterprise zones for manufacturing, assembly, or innovation
(e.g., EV production, electronics plants, data centers)

STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES OF THE LICENSE

Unlock sustainable demand from Pakistan’s growing technology sector, reduce capital expenditure through tax incentives, and repatriate profits with complete freedom. The STZA Zone Developer License is designed to maximize return on investment.

10-year exemptions on all income taxes, custom duties on capital goods, and more.
Restriction-free capital flow through Exclusive Special Forex Accounts
Fully repatriable profits and dividends (subject to local taxes)
100% business ownership for foreign and local investors
Increased demand from the Technology Sector due to Special Technology Zone status
Digitized licensing through the STZA One Window Portal

CATEGORIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ZONES

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGIES &
COMPUTING

  1. Information Technology (IT)/ITeS
  2. Data Center & Cloud Computing
  3. Big Data Analytics
  4. Cybersecurity
  5. E-commerce
  6. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)S
  7. Quantum Computing
  8. Robo Advisory
  9. Telemedicine

HI-TECH / ADVANCED
PRODUCTION

  1. Information Technology (IT)/ITeS
  2. Data Center & Cloud Computing
  3. Big Data Analytics
  4. Cybersecurity
  5. E-commerce
  6. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)S
  7. Quantum Computing
  8. Robo Advisory
  9. Telemedicine
  10. Electronics

Emerging
Technologies

  1. Information Technology (IT)/ITeS
  2. Data Center & Cloud Computing
  3. Big Data Analytics
  4. Cybersecurity
  5. E-commerce
  6. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)S
  7. Quantum Computing
  8. Robo Advisory
  9. Telemedicine

GET YOUR LICENSE DIGITALLY IN 4-EASY STEPS

A step by step guide on the process to avail your license for STZA as a Zone Developer in 4 Easy Steps.

Prepare Your Documents

Zone Enterprises are assessed on contributions such as R&D, job creation, human capital development, technology transfer, exports, and innovation. Applicants must provide supporting documentation for claims made.

Submit Application Digitally

Apply digitally through the STZA One Window Portal and upload all required documents online.

Review & Evaluation

STZA reviews applications for compliance and alignment with sectoral priorities.

License Issuance

Successful applicants receive the Zone Enterprise License - enabling access to incentives and ecosystem access.

Developer Showcase

NUST - NUST STZ

Building advanced research-driven technology zones to foster academia-industry collaboration

CBD - NSIT

Developing state-of-the-art IT campuses that host multi-tenant innovation enterprises.

Aviation City - NASTP

Establishing aerospace and national science technology parks to drive R&D and startups.

J7 Group - Tech7 STZ

Creating Islamabad’s first smart innovation hub with integrated infrastructure.

J7 Group - Tech7 STZ

Creating Islamabad’s first smart innovation hub with integrated infrastructure.

J7 Group - Tech7 STZ

Creating Islamabad’s first smart innovation hub with integrated infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about our mandate, incentives, and how to join Pakistan’s growing technology ecosystem.

The term refers to any public, private, or public-private Person developing, operating and managing a technological enterprise within STZ and licensed as such by the Authority. A Zone Enterprise may develop and/or operate its facility or physical infrastructure for its own use; however, it cannot sublease or rent-out the facility to another Zone Enterprise. A Zone Enterprise may also apply for office space in a STZ.

The term refers to any public, private, or public-private Person developing, operating and managing a technological enterprise within STZ and licensed as such by the Authority. A Zone Enterprise may develop and/or operate its facility or physical infrastructure for its own use; however, it cannot sublease or rent-out the facility to another Zone Enterprise. A Zone Enterprise may also apply for office space in a STZ.

The term refers to any public, private, or public-private Person developing, operating and managing a technological enterprise within STZ and licensed as such by the Authority. A Zone Enterprise may develop and/or operate its facility or physical infrastructure for its own use; however, it cannot sublease or rent-out the facility to another Zone Enterprise. A Zone Enterprise may also apply for office space in a STZ.

The term refers to any public, private, or public-private Person developing, operating and managing a technological enterprise within STZ and licensed as such by the Authority. A Zone Enterprise may develop and/or operate its facility or physical infrastructure for its own use; however, it cannot sublease or rent-out the facility to another Zone Enterprise. A Zone Enterprise may also apply for office space in a STZ.

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION THROUGH OUR DETAILED GUIDELINES