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Pakistan
Pakistan can suit trade, manufacturing, and service businesses entering South Asia. Foreign investors can generally incorporate locally, but banking, aviation, agriculture, and media may have ownership or licensing limits; filings and foreign-exchange procedures need advance planning.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- Corporate income tax is generally 29%; small companies 20%, plus minimum turnover tax and high-income super tax
- Shareholders and directors
- A private company needs at least 2 shareholders and 2 directors; residency rules require case confirmation
- Share capital
- No general minimum authorised capital; shares are subscribed and paid for, with fees based on PKR 100,000 capital
- Local requirements
- A Pakistan registered office is required; foreign owners/directors need certified documents and regulated sectors need licences
- Annual maintenance
- Annual return is generally due within 30 days of the AGM; audited or unaudited accounts and tax returns depend on size
- Incorporation timeline
- Local online filing may be fast; foreign documents, certification, and approvals usually take about 2–4 weeks
- Public disclosure
- Member, director, and ultimate beneficial owner data must be maintained and filed; public access follows SECP rules
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
02 · Advantages
Why Pakistan
- 01Foreign ownership is open in most sectors, with 100% ownership possible in some
- 02A local legal entity for South Asia trade, manufacturing, and services
- 03SECP incorporation and FBR tax registration are connected online
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Foreign individuals provide certified passports, profiles, and undertakings
- A foreign corporate shareholder provides certified incorporation, constitutional documents, board resolution, and latest annual return
- Check ownership caps and licences before entering banking, aviation, agriculture, or media
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File the annual return with SECP and Form 29 within 15 days after officer changes
- File audited or unaudited annual financial statements according to paid-up capital
- File corporate tax with FBR and manage withholding, minimum turnover, and sales tax matters
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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