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KP’s new mine laws for investment

Since August the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has received 460 applications so far from prospective investors for new licences for mineral exploitation.

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Investment in new plant, machinery: provisions allowing tax credits being extended for three years

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has said that the operation of provisions allowing tax credits on investment in new plant and machinery by an existing industrial undertaking or establishment of new industrial undertakings is being extended for further three years in the budget (2016-17).

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RIAALAW and Barker Gillette LLP merge to give global reach

The formation of the RIAA Barker Gillette Alliance creates a significant corporate and dispute resolution practice with presence in the UK, Middle East and Asia.

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Income tax exemption limit to be increased

Islamabad

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Non-resident companies: FBR issues separate procedures/conditions

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for non-resident companies (having no Permanent Establishment in Pakistan) to be registered to provide tax registration or incorporation document from relevant regulatory authorities of the foreign country.

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CGT on securities increased for non-filers

Karachi

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Labour Laws in Pakistan

Labour Laws in Pakistan are very broad and contains several ordinances, acts, rules and regulations and other statutes relating to industrial, commercial and labour establishments.

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A Study Of The Arbitration Law Regime In Pakistan

An overview of the current legal framework that governs arbitration in Pakistan.

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Pakistan waives off bidding condition for CPEC projects

Islamabad

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Doing Business in Dubai

SETUP OPTIONS IN DUBAI – LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The LLC is the most popular onshore structure throughout the UAE. 51% of the share capital must be held by a UAE national or a company wholly owned by UAE nationals. Although not officially sanctioned by law, common practice for foreigners setting up LLCs is to enter […]

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DIFC Collective Investments Funds Regime – Regulated by the DFSA

Overview: Dubai International Financial Centre - Collective Investments Funds Regime

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What are the key laws and regulations that govern mergers and acquisitions in your jurisdiction?

Mergers and acquisitions in Pakistan are primarily governed by… Use the “Download page as PDF” button on the right to download our PDF guide written by Bilal Shaukat and published by LexisNexis.

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