Who Can Invest .
The account can be opened by a single adult, a minor, two adults in their joint names with the options of payable to the holders jointly (Joint-A ) or payable to either (Joint-B). An adult can also invest in these account on behalf of a single minor, two minors jointly or himself/herself and a minor jointly. In addition to above individual investors, the following institutions are also allowed to invest in the scheme:
1. Registered Charities (Non-profit bodies).
2. Public Sector Enterprises excluding Banks.
3. Private Educational & Health Institutions.
4. Employees Old Age Benefit Institutions (EOBIs).
5. Private Corporate Sector registered with the SECP excluding Banks.
6. Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) excluding Insurance Companies.
How To Invest.
These account can be opened at any National Savings Centre (NSCs) and Pakistan Post Office (PPO) by filling in a prescribed form called DA-1, which is available at all the above offices of issue free of cost. A copy of the National Identity Card or in case of a foreign national, a copy of the Passport may be attached with the application form. To download application form in editable Adobe Acrobat format, please click here.
Mode of Deposit.
The accounts can be opened by depositing cash at the issuing office or by presenting a cheque. The passbook and withdrawal slip shall immediately be issued on receipts of cash. However, in case of deposit through cheque the account shall be opened from the date of realization of the cheque after receipt of the clearance advice.
What Is The Investment Limit.
The minimum investment limit is Rs.100/- in the scheme besides no maximum limit. However, only one account can be opened by person at an office of issue.
What About Encashment .
The deposits can be withdrawn any time from the date of deposit. However, there is a limit of three withdrawals within a week's time.
What is the Return.
Profit in this account is credited on 30th June every year and is worked out on the lowest balance of an account between the close of the sixth day and end of the month. The current rate of profit is 8.50% p.a.
Tax & Zakat Status.
At present the profit earned on the accounts, wherein the average balances within a month do not exceed the limit of Rs.150,000/- are exempt from levy of withholding tax. However, withholding tax @10% is deductible at source on the profits earned on the accounts, wherein the balances exceed the aforesaid limit. Zakat is also applicable as per rules.
