Registering your brand in Pakistan means trademark registration with the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO-Pakistan), not SECP or FBR – a common point of confusion since it’s a completely different regulator from the one handling company incorporation. If you have a business name, logo, or slogan you want legal protection for, trademark registration is the actual … Read more
“Director” isn’t one job description — a company’s board can include several distinct types, each with different obligations and liability exposure. Executive Directors Directors who also hold a day-to-day management role in the company (like a CEO who is also a board member). They’re involved in both governance and daily operations, giving them the deepest … Read more
Form 1 is one of the first documents you’ll actually file with SECP — here’s exactly what it covers and when it’s used. What Form 1 Actually Is Form 1 is SECP’s declaration of compliance form, filed as part of the company incorporation process — it’s a formal declaration that all incorporation requirements under the … Read more
Every FBR income tax return filing question starts the same way: “what documents do I actually need?” Here’s the real list, organized by taxpayer type, based on what we ask clients for before we start a filing. For Salaried Individuals CNIC and NTN (if you don’t have an NTN yet, registration happens as part of … Read more
Registering a small business in Pakistan is simpler than most people expect, once you actually understand which of the several available paths applies to you. Step 1: Decide Your Business Structure Most small businesses start as a sole proprietorship — no SECP incorporation needed, just an NTN registration under your own CNIC. If you’re bringing … Read more
Starting a business in Pakistan involves more decisions than most first-time entrepreneurs expect — structure, registration, tax setup, and compliance all interact. Here’s the real sequence. Step 1: Choose Your Business Structure Sole proprietorship, partnership, or company — each carries different liability exposure, tax treatment, and credibility with banks/investors. See our business structures comparison for … Read more
If you run a private limited company in Pakistan, your corporate tax bill isn’t a flat percentage of profit — it depends on what kind of company you are and whether the 17% Alternate Corporate Tax under Section 113C applies to you instead. Small companies registered with SECP get a preferential 20% rate; banking companies … Read more
Every company incorporated in Pakistan needs these two documents — and confusing what each one actually governs is a common mistake among first-time founders. Memorandum of Association (MOA): What the Company Can Do The MOA defines the company’s fundamental scope — its name, registered office province, objects (the business activities it’s permitted to carry out), … Read more
“Business registration” means something different depending on your structure — this is a documents-and-process reference, not another general “how to start” guide. See our full starting-a-business guide for the broader decision-making walkthrough. What “Registration” Actually Requires, by Structure Sole Proprietorship Valid CNIC Active mobile number and personal email for IRIS registration No SECP registration — … Read more
The real “Taxpayer Profile Inquiry” tool on IRIS — the fastest way to check any company’s FBR registration status Before signing a contract, hiring a vendor, or onboarding a new supplier, a quick FBR registration check tells you whether you’re dealing with a properly registered business — and whether they’re actually on the Active Taxpayer … Read more
