STZA Moves to Link Tech Zone Portal With FBR, SECP and Customs

The Special Technology Zones Authority has launched the second phase of its Incentive Transition and Ecosystem Strengthening Program, aimed at improving regulatory integration and expanding support for technology businesses operating in Special Technology Zones.

The new phase builds on earlier efforts to streamline licensing through the One Window Portal and now focuses on deeper digital integration with key institutions to improve ease of doing business.

Under Phase Two, the authority plans to connect its portal with major public sector bodies, including the Federal Board of Revenue and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, as well as customs systems. These integrations are expected to simplify tax certification, enable smoother customs duty exemptions, and facilitate financial transactions through banking networks and payment systems.

The authority has invited bids from registered firms to participate in the program, with eligibility limited to companies registered with tax authorities and listed as active taxpayers.

Officials said the initiative aims to strengthen the overall ecosystem within technology zones by enhancing support for both technology companies and infrastructure developers, enabling greater scalability and competitiveness.

Companies operating within these zones will continue to benefit from long term incentives, including full income tax exemptions, customs duty waivers on capital goods imports, and simplified foreign currency account processes, with these benefits available until June 30, 2035.