# Pakistan's mineral incentive package for foreign investors

> Pakistan plans tax breaks and 30-year GST exemptions for copper and gold projects.
- Title: Pakistan's mineral incentive package for foreign investors
- Summary: Pakistan plans tax breaks and 30-year GST exemptions for copper and gold projects. Pakistan's government will offer foreign investors tax incentives…
- Keywords: pakistan, mineral policy, tax incentives, copper, gold, national mineral policy, foreign investors, gst exemption, exploration phase, commercial production, news, Pakistan's
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638315/mineral-incentive-package-on-cards
- Author: ZAFAR BHUTTA
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:10:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, mineral policy, tax incentives, copper, gold, national mineral policy, foreign investors, gst exemption, exploration phase, commercial production, news
## Government plans mineral incentives
The government will offer tax breaks to foreign investors to tap copper and gold reserves worth $8 trillion.
## Wood Mackenzie model details
Wood Mackenzie proposed reduced withholding tax rates: 4% for local goods and 8% for local services.
## 30-year GST exemption proposal
Mining projects may get 30-year exemption from general sales tax on imports and local purchases until commercial production starts.
## Withholding tax deferral
Withholding tax for contractors and suppliers may be reduced during exploration and deferred until commercial production begins.
## Capital goods import duty exemption
Import duties on mining equipment may be exempted during exploration, development and construction phases.
## 1% presumptive tax proposal
A 1% presumptive tax on export proceeds and 0.5% development surcharge may replace corporate income tax.
## Fiscal stability clauses
Mining projects may get 30-year super tax exemption and 15-year dividend tax exemption.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's government will offer foreign investors tax incentives including 30-year GST exemptions for copper and gold projects to boost $8 trillion mineral reserves.