Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

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The Engine of Growth

Tuesday, 17 May 2022 18:50

Development of Small and Medium Enterprises is the key for the economic revival and sustainable growth of the country, said Hashim Raza, chief executive officer of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda). “The SME sector is considered as the backbone of any economy. There is a need to give due...

Governor hails Smeda e-commerce initiatives

Tuesday, 15 June 2021 07:21

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Friday said that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) initiatives for developing e-commerce sector in Pakistan could create a number of new jobs and a vast room for export promotion through global e-commerce platforms like Amazon. He was addressing a signing ceremony of a...

Proposals/Recommendations for Federal Budget 2021-22

Saturday, 03 April 2021 07:45

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Sector is a dynamic sector of Pakistan’s economy. More than 90% of enterprises in Pakistan are SMEs and their total number is estimated to be 5.2 million. Importance of the sector can be assessed from the fact that, SMEs contribute an estimated 40% to Pakistan’s...

SMEDA-ADBI Joint Survey Report - Impact of...

Monday, 08 February 2021 07:06

Pakistan ranks 3rd in government support provided to SMEs to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, according to a recently launched “Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs” Survey Report conducted on-line by SMEDA, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Asian Productivity Organization (APO). The survey was conducted by ADBI and APO in...

Introduction

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Introduction

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

SMEDA is an autonomous institution of the Government of Pakistan under Ministry of Industries and Production. SMEDA was established in October 1998 for encouraging and facilitating the development and growth of small and medium enterprises in the country.

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SME Facilitation

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Trainings

415+

Pre-feasibility Studies

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Services

Nurturing Businesses, Inspiring Results

Industry Support Services

SMEDA has initiated an Industry Support Programme (ISP) since 2004 with the objective to transfer technical expertise and knowledge to local industry through involvement of International and Local Experts.

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Training Services

SMEDA organizes training programs, seminars, workshops and conferences of short duration in major cities across the country for raising awareness and capacity building of SMEs. These need based training programs are affordable, appropriate and innovative.

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Financial Services

Financial Services (FS) functions with in the Business and Sector Development Services (B&SDS) of SMEDA. As the name implies, FS is responsible for all direct and indirect activities that fulfill the objective of providing SMEs with improved access to business development services.

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Policy Research Reports

Empowering Decision-Makers with Policy Research Reports

Policy Research Reports

Empowering Decision-Makers with Policy Research Reports

Absence of specific mechanism for provision of SME focused information in the country retards entrepreneurs in making business decisions at one hand and obstructs process of effective policy making and implementation on the other. SMEDA’s research and publications aim to bridge this gap through disseminating high quality research and providing knowledge based support to various stakeholders.

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SME Formalization

SME Formalization - Joint Project of SMEDA ILO

SME Formalization

SME Formalization - Joint Project of SMEDA ILO

Formalization is a key driver for inclusive and sustainable economic growth. It enables enterprises to unlock opportunities, improve competitiveness, and contribute more effectively to national development goals. For workers, formalization ensures better protection, rights, and access to social security.

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Governor hails Smeda e-commerce initiatives

Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Friday said that the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda)...

Proposals/Recommendations for Federal Budget 2021-22

Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Sector is a dynamic sector of Pakistan’s economy. More than 90% of enterprises in...

SMEDA-ADBI Joint Survey Report - Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs

Pakistan ranks 3rd in government support provided to SMEs to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, according to a recently...

SME REGISTRATION

Register with SMEDA at the SME Registration Portal

SME REGISTRATION

Register with SMEDA at the SME Registration Portal

1. SME Size Certificate –Single point access to all SME incentives
2. Tax rate reduction of 57% to 83%. No audits for 3 years (currently available for Manufacturing SMEs only)
3. Minimized NOC and Time Bound approval of Licensing / Registrations / NOCs
and much more...

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