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Labor Laws in Pakistan

  • Annual Leave: 14 - 21 days
  • Maternity Leave: 12 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 15
  • Workweek: Maximum 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Pakistan

Pakistan has a progressive income tax with rates between 0% to 35%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Pakistan

The standard VAT rate is 17%.

Social Security in Pakistan

In Pakistan, employers and employees are required to make social security contributions as follows:

Employer Contributions

  • Social Security: 6% of the minimum wage for each insurable employee (mandatory for employees earning up to PKR 32,000 per month).
  • Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI): 5% of the minimum wage for each insurable employee.

Employee Contributions

  • Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI): 1% of the minimum wage.

Work Visas in Pakistan

Here are the main work visas available in Pakistan:

Work Visa

  • Eligibility: This visa is for foreign nationals who have a confirmed job offer from a Pakistani employer. The employer must apply for a work visa on behalf of the employee. The employee should have the necessary qualifications and experience for the position.
  • Duration: Typically granted for one to two years, and it can be renewed.
  • Family: Work visa holders can sponsor family members for residence visas.

Business Visa

  • Eligibility: This visa is for foreign nationals intending to visit Pakistan for business-related activities, such as meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities. It does not permit full-time employment but allows for business-related work.
  • Duration: Usually granted for up to five years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to three months at a time.
  • Family: This visa generally does not allow for family sponsorship.

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