Q: What role does the Embassy play in facilitation of trade ?

The Embassy provides the following trade related services:

• Information about companies in Ireland and Pakistan for trading of various products.
• Setting up meetings between companies.
• Answering specific trade related queries.
• Support for the participation in trade fairs in Ireland and Pakistan.
• Visa for Irish businesspersons to visit Pakistan.
• Organizing visits of business delegations to Pakistan and Ireland.

Q: What tariff is charged in Ireland on imports from Pakistan ?

Pakistan is a beneficiary of the EU Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) under which all imports from Pakistan to the EU members, including Ireland, are subject to zero tariff.

Q: What rules and regulations apply to imports from Pakistan to Ireland ?

The imports from Pakistan to Ireland are governed by EU rules and regulations which can be found from the following link:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/product-safety-and-requirements/eu-product-requirements_en

Q: What language is spoken in Ireland for conducting business ?

English.

Q: Should the Interested party from Pakistan contact companies directly or through channel of Irish Industry or Irish Embassy in Ankara accredited to Pakistan /Honorary consulate of Ireland in Karachi ?

Generally, it is best that the companies correspond with each other directly. However, when required, the Irish Embassy in Ankara accredited to Pakistan and Honorary consulate of Ireland in Karachi can facilitate contacts with companies in Ireland. Conversely, we also facilitate Irish companies in reaching out to Pakistani companies.

The Interested party/ individual from Pakistan can contact both Pakistani and Irish Authorities. Contacting Irish Authorities directly is also recommended. The relevant links are given below:

1- Dublin Chamber

https://www.dublinchamber.ie/

2- Kildare Chamber of Commerce

https://www.countykildarechamber.ie/

3- Cork Chamber of Commerce

https://www.corkchamber.ie/

4- Embassy of Pakistan:

Email: Pakembassydublin@gmail.com

Q: Is there a possibility of B2B meeting to be organized in relation to some specific sectors ?

Yes, the Embassy can help in arranging B2B meetings. For this purpose, the requesting company must provide all relevant details to the Embassy for arranging the meeting. The meetings can also be held virtually.

Q: What is the legal framework between Pakistan and Ireland for the protection of investments and avoidance of double taxation ?

Pakistan and Ireland have signed the following agreements for protection of investment and avoidance of double taxation:

Q: How can Embassy assist in dispute resolution ?

Dispute resolution mechanisms are normally built into the individual contracts. All parties should read their contracts carefully before signing.

Pakistan and Ireland both follow established international law in this regard. Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Karachi/Irish Embassy in Ankara and Pakistan Embassy in Dublin could be the starting point for assistance for dispute resolution.

Q: How can I find suitable partner for my products ?

On demand of exporters, the Embassy can provide a list of importers located in Ireland in the concerned sector. However, the exporters will have to provide relevant information about product, numbers of employees and capacity of production along with documents from Chamber of Commerce of Pakistan, if needed.

The Embassy can also assist Irish Importers by providing them with lists of Pakistani exporters for the products they would like to import.

For further queries, please contact the Embassy of Pakistan:

email: Pakembasydublin@gmail.com