Foreign Companies Registration in Pakistan

In Pakistan, foreign companies registration must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in order to conduct business in the country. The specific documents required for foreign company registration in Pakistan may vary depending on the type of company and its proposed business activities. However, generally the following documents are required:

A copy of the company’s incorporation certificate and Memorandum and Articles of Association

A certificate of good standing or equivalent document issued by the company’s home country

A resolution of the company’s board of directors authorizing the registration and appointing a representative in Pakistan

A power of attorney granting authority to the representative in Pakistan

A copy of the passport of the representative appointed in Pakistan

A statement of the company’s authorized and paid-up capital

A list of the company’s directors and shareholders

A copy of the lease or rental agreement for the company’s registered office in Pakistan

A copy of the National Tax Number (NTN) and Sales Tax Registration Certificate (STRN)

Any other documents as required by the SECP

Please note: The process and requirement may change over time, please refer to SECP website for the updated information.