Business Setup in Pakistan
Register a Private Limited Company in Pakistan with 100% foreign ownership and no local partner. We handle SECP incorporation, the NTN, bank account and inward-investment compliance.
Foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership (most sectors)
Main entity
Private Limited Company
Typical timeline
SECP ~15–20 working days; ~4–6 weeks end-to-end
Corporate tax
Standard corporate tax
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Pakistan is built for foreign founders
A 240-million-person market with 100% foreign ownership, no local partner required and active state-level investor facilitation.
100% foreign ownership
Full foreign ownership is permitted for most structures — no local partner, sponsor or nominee required.
Large young market
Over 240 million people with a fast-growing, youthful consumer base and a rising digital economy.
Online SECP registration
Incorporation runs through the SECP's eServices portal, with low minimum paid-up capital.
Investor facilitation
The Board of Investment and SIFC provide facilitation desks for foreign investors entering priority sectors.
Ways to set up in Pakistan
Private Limited Company
The most common vehicle — limited liability and the standard for a foreign-owned business.
Single-Member Company
A private limited company with one shareholder, ideal for solo foreign founders.
Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
A Pakistani company fully owned by a foreign parent, the usual route for multinationals.
Branch / Liaison office
For a foreign company to execute contracts or maintain a representative presence.
Pakistan at a glance
- Foreign ownership
- 100% foreign ownership (most sectors)
- Main entity
- Private Limited Company
- Typical timeline
- SECP ~15–20 working days; ~4–6 weeks end-to-end
- Corporate tax
- Standard corporate tax
- Personal income tax
- Progressive
How we set up your Pakistan company
One team coordinates every step — so you deal with us, not a chain of local agents.
Name reservation
Reserve the company name on the SECP eServices portal and confirm the activity.
Incorporation filing
File the memorandum and articles and incorporate the company with the SECP.
NTN and banking
Register for a National Tax Number and open a corporate bank account for inward investment.
Investment registration
Register the foreign investment with the State Bank where required for repatriation.
Everything your Pakistan entity needs to trade
One partner for the whole structure — including alongside your Saudi setup.
- Entity structuring advice — the right vehicle for your activity, tax position and ownership
- Name reservation and incorporation with the local registry
- Registered office / agent and local-address requirements
- Trade or activity licensing and any sector regulator approvals
- Corporate bank account introductions
- Tax, VAT and beneficial-ownership registrations
- Director, shareholder and UBO documentation, attested where required
- Ongoing compliance — renewals, filings and annual returns
Documents you'll typically need
A guide — we confirm the exact checklist for your activity on the first call.
- Passport copies of foreign shareholders and directors
- National Tax Number (NTN) registration
- Notarized English translations of any non-English documents
- Registered-office address proof
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
Pakistan setup — common questions
- Do I need a Pakistani partner?
- No — 100% foreign ownership is permitted for most sectors, with no local partner or nominee required.
- How do I register a company?
- Online through the SECP eServices portal. Foreign documents must be notarized and, where needed, accompanied by certified English translations.
- How long does it take?
- SECP incorporation usually takes 15–20 working days; allow roughly 4–6 weeks end-to-end including the NTN and bank account.
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