Getting the structure right at the start is far cheaper than fixing it later. Advice is given on the form the business should take, the registrations it actually needs, and the agreements that will protect it — then the filings are prepared and pursued.
What this covers
- Private limited company incorporation with SECP
- Registration of partnership firms and partnership deeds
- Sole proprietorship setup
- NTN and income tax registration with FBR
- Sales tax registration with SRB and FBR
- Drafting of contracts, agreements and deeds
- Legal opinions and due diligence
- Notices, replies and commercial dispute resolution
Choosing and registering the right structure
A sole proprietorship, a registered partnership and a private limited company differ in liability, in cost of compliance and in how easily outside investment can be taken. The choice is made on how the business actually intends to operate, and the incorporation or registration is then completed — name reservation, memorandum and articles of association, and filing with SECP for a company; a properly drawn deed and registration for a partnership.
Tax and regulatory registration
Registration with FBR for an NTN, and with SRB or FBR for sales tax on services or goods as applicable, is handled alongside incorporation so that the business is able to invoice and operate lawfully from the outset.
Agreements, opinions and disputes
Contracts are drafted to be enforceable, not merely to be signed — supply and service agreements, tenancy and franchise agreements, partnership and shareholder arrangements, employment contracts and non-disclosure agreements. Where a commercial dispute has already arisen, legal notices are issued and the matter is pursued through the appropriate civil or arbitral forum.
Questions clients ask about corporate & business registration
How do I register a private limited company in Pakistan?
A private limited company is incorporated through SECP — reserving the company name, preparing the memorandum and articles of association and the incorporation documents, and filing them together with the prescribed fee. Once incorporated, the company is registered with FBR for an NTN and, where applicable, for sales tax.
Should I register a partnership or form a company?
A company gives limited liability and a separate legal identity but carries ongoing filing obligations. A registered partnership is simpler and cheaper to run but the partners remain personally liable. The right answer depends on the scale of the business, the risk it carries and whether outside investment is intended.
Do you draft business agreements?
Yes — supply, service, tenancy, franchise, partnership, shareholder, employment and non-disclosure agreements, along with legal opinions on proposed transactions.
This page is general information about the work handled by the chamber and is not legal advice on your particular matter. Every case turns on its own facts — please get in touch for advice on yours.