Investment framework and opportunities in Afghanistan

Procedures Relative to Foreign Investment

Obligation to Declare: Investments above USD 3 million need to be approved by the High Commission on Investment. The Commission is composed of Minister of Commerce and Industry (Chair); Minister of Finance; Minister of Foreign Affairs; Minister of Labour and Economy; Minister of Mines; Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock; the Governor of the Central Bank; and the President of Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA).
Requests For Specific Authorisations: Investment in the following areas requires specific authorisation from the High Commission on Investment: Production and sales of arms and explosives, financial activities other than banking, insurance, natural resources (forestry included) and in infrastructure (including telecommunications, construction and pipelines installations). The Commission negotiates with ministers and related administrations regarding the appropriate limits for investment and may impose special conditions on investment.

Investment Aid Agency: Afghan Investment Support Agency (AISA)
Tenders, Projects and Public Procurement: AfghanTenders, Tenders in Afghanistan
Kabul Tenders, Tenders in the city of Kabul
CIS Bids, Tenders from Afghanistan
Other Useful Resources: Investors Guide to Afghanistan (Ministry of Commerce and Industry - Private Sector Development General Directorate)

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