BOI Permission for Foreign Companies
Establishing a foreign commercial footprint in Pakistan requires official approval from the Board of Investment (BOI), operating under the Prime Minister's Office. Whether setting up a Liaison Office to promote foreign business or a Branch Office to execute contract obligations, foreign corporations must secure regulatory permission before initiating operations. Javid Law Associates delivers structured, legal, and regulatory support to streamline your BOI application and operational licensing.
Regulatory Framework & Process
Foreign business entry involves coordinated clearances across multiple federal authorities, including SECP, the Ministry of Interior (MOI), and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Foreign entity approvals must comply with statutory corporate law and exchange control regulations to ensure lawful profit remittance and banking access.
| Approval Phase | Regulatory Authority | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Filing & Evaluation | Board of Investment (BOI) | Initial Acceptance & Provisional Approval |
| Phase 2: Security Clearance | Ministry of Interior & Stakeholders | Inter-agency Vetting & Clearance NOC |
| Phase 3: Formal Registration | SECP & FBR | Final Permission Letter & NTN Registration |
Why Choose Javid Law Associates
Operating from F-10 Markaz, Islamabad, Javid Law Associates is strategically positioned near federal regulator headquarters. Since 2004, our senior corporate matters consultation team has assisted multinational corporations, foreign vendors, and tech startups with SECP company registration, SBP compliance, and foreign investment structuring.
- Complete preparation and legal verification of BOI application dossiers
- Coordination with MOI and security institutions for fast-track clearance
- Setup of SBP-compliant foreign currency and operational bank accounts
- BOI work visa recommendations for key expatriate management personnel
- Ongoing corporate secretarial, tax compliance, and legal retainer support
Strategic Investment Benefits
Securing formal BOI approval safeguards foreign assets, minimizes regulatory penalties, enables legal contract signing in Pakistan, and permits seamless capital and profit repatriation through official banking channels.
Service heading
Streamlined Board of Investment approval, branch office setup, and security clearance for foreign companies operating in Pakistan.
Estimated duration
4 to 6 weeks
Requirements
- Attested Incorporation Certificate & Charter Documents
- Board Resolution for Opening Branch or Liaison Office
- Power of Attorney for Authorized Representative
- Audited Financial Statements of Foreign Parent Entity
- Commercial Lease Agreement for Local Premises
Key features
- BOI Branch & Liaison Office Permission
- Security Clearance with Ministry of Interior
- Work Visa & Entry Permit Facilitation
- SECP Foreign Company Registration Alignment
- SBP Foreign Exchange & Banking Advisory
- Drafting & Legal Attestation of Investment Papers
About the Author
Written by the expert legal team at Javid Law Associates. Our team specializes in corporate law, tax compliance, and business registration services across Pakistan.