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Company Registration Lawyer in Karachi
SECP company registration, partnership firms, LLPs and NTN guidance for new businesses.
In brief
Choosing a structure affects liability, tax and how you raise money. In Pakistan, a business may operate as a sole proprietor, a partnership, an LLP or a company incorporated with the SECP under the Companies Act 2017.
We help you choose, reserve a name, prepare the constitutional documents, and complete the registration. We also guide you on follow-up tax registration and the first filings.
New founders, small businesses moving to a company structure, and overseas Pakistanis setting up in Pakistan.
How we can assist
- Private limited and single-member companies
- Limited liability partnership registration
- Partnership deeds and firm registration
- Memorandum and articles of association
- NTN and post-incorporation guidance
When clients come to us
- You are starting a business with partners
- A sole proprietor wants limited liability
- An overseas Pakistani wants to invest in a Pakistani company
- A business needs a corporate structure for contracts or bank accounts
How the matter moves
We confirm the structure, shareholders and business objects, apply for name reservation, prepare the incorporation documents and submit them to the SECP. After the certificate is issued, we guide you on the tax registration and statutory records.
Papers to keep ready
- CNICs or passports of directors and shareholders
- Proposed company names
- Registered office address and proof
- Business activity details and capital
Questions clients ask
Can one person form a company?
Yes, a single-member company is available under Pakistani law, subject to its requirements.
Can foreigners or overseas Pakistanis be shareholders?
Yes, generally, subject to the relevant rules and sector restrictions. Additional documents may be needed.
What is needed after registration?
Tax registration, statutory records and annual filings. We explain the requirements for your structure.
Where we act
- SECP Company Registration Office
- High Court of Sindh (Original Side)
- Civil Courts, Karachi
- Arbitration forums
Across Karachi
- Saddar
- Clifton
- DHA
- PECHS
- Bahadurabad
- Gulshan-e-Iqbal
- Gulistan-e-Jauhar
- North Nazimabad
- Nazimabad
- Federal B Area
- North Karachi
- Shah Faisal
- Malir
- Korangi
- Landhi
- Bahria Town
- Scheme 33
About fees
Every matter is different, so we give a fee after understanding the work involved. It is discussed before work begins, may be fixed or staged depending on the matter, and court costs or official charges are explained separately.
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