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Company Incorporation

PRACTICE AREA

Company Incorporation

SECP incorporation, foreign subsidiary setup, branch and liaison offices, and the registrations that follow on day one.

Who this is for

Foreign companies establishing a Pakistani subsidiary
Founders incorporating a private limited company
Businesses moving from sole proprietorship to a company

What the work covers

Name reservation and incorporation through the SECP eServices portal
Private limited, single member and public unlisted companies
Branch and liaison office permission through the Board of Investment
Tailored memorandum and articles of association
National Tax Number, sales tax and provincial revenue registration
Corporate bank account opening support and specimen documents

How a matter runs

STEP 1 · 1–3 DAYS

Name reservation

Availability checked and name reserved with SECP.

STEP 2 · 3–7 DAYS

Incorporation filing

Documents filed and certificate of incorporation issued.

STEP 3 · 3–5 DAYS

Tax registration

NTN issued and sales tax registration where required.

STEP 4 · 1–3 WEEKS

Banking

Account opening, dependent on the bank’s own review.

Timelines reflect typical regulator turnaround and assume complete documents. Statutory processing times are outside our control and are not a guarantee of outcome.

What we need from you

Three proposed company names in order of preference
CNIC or passport copies for every director and subscriber
Registered office address in Pakistan
Proposed shareholding and principal business activity

Common questions

How long does company registration in Pakistan take?

Incorporation itself typically completes within one to two weeks where documents are clean. Bank account opening is usually the longest step, particularly for foreign-owned companies subject to enhanced due diligence.

Do I need a resident director?

A private limited company requires at least two directors, and a single member company one, with no general residency requirement. A registered office in Pakistan is required, and practical banking and tax administration is much easier with a local point of contact.


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