Investors can avail different types of licenses in order to do business in the SAIF-Zone.

• Industrial License - Allows the investor to import raw material, manufacture, process, assemble, package and export the finished product. (Subject to clearance from SAIF-Zone Health & Environment Dept.)

• Commercial License - Allows the investor to import, export, distribute, consolidate and store items specified in the license. There is a maximum limit of three similar product lines.

• General Trading License - As the name suggests, a large number of products fall within its ambit. This type of license can be obtained under the commercial license.

• Service License - Allows the investor to carry out only specified services. (Unless restricted by the federal or local authorities, all types of services are allowed within the SAIF-Zone).