how to startup in pakistan
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How to Startup a Tech Company in
Pakistan
Introduction Why and When? Infrastructure Legal
About me
Started with 200k investment ,2
employees and 2 clients
7+ years experience of
managing my own software company
Company now has 40+ employees.
Working with startups in Silicon
Valley, Chicago and UK
Member of World Economic Forum Global Shapers
Why Startup ? Being your own Boss. Personal Freedom vs Job Security. You have a sales plan or excellent Idea.
You have living expenses. You have the education and experience to
go on your own You have excellent sales leads.
When to Startup
Excellent resources available
High Ethics Tax Break till 2016
Benefits of Starting up in Pakistan
Your own home Rent a home Rent an office
space Rent a serviced
space
Work Space
Power Backup – 1-2 hours load shedding
Cooling/Heating – Pakistan has extreme weathers
Fiber Optic Connectivity Multinet, Nayatel, Transworld
Important Infrastructure
Heating / Cooling Power Backup Lift Service Security Water Supply Fiber connectivity
Serviced Space
Free office space, heating cooling, stipend
Training/Legal Advise
Legal Services Investors
Incubators
Sole Proprietorship Partnership PVT Limited
Type of company
Choose your partners carefully. Share Goals/Vision Contribute equally in company Ethical Person. Write everything down no matter what.
Partners
Memberships and Benefits
Other Memberships to consider
Company Account Foreign Currency and Pak Rupee account Bank Certificate Zero Tax Stay away from loan or financing.
Finances
Tax Break till 2016. 1% Tax for Companies exporting services
after tax break File your Tax returns regularly
Tax
Development Head Sales Human Resource Accounts Server Support
Important Positions
SALES SALES SALES Multiple Client’s to decrease
Risks
Sales
Don’t under quote to win business Don’t make promises you can’t keep Don’t lie
Ethics with Clients
Take good care of your employees. No weekend’s unless its necessary. Bonuses for good performance.
Caring for Employees
Thank youI can..
Review your business planAnswer your questions on infrastructure requirements.
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