Foreign Company Registration & Investment in Pakistan (BOI & SECP)
We assist international corporations, overseas Pakistanis, and foreign entrepreneurs in establishing their corporate presence in Pakistan. Our corporate lawyers guide international clients through Board of Investment (BOI) permits, SECP subsidiary incorporation under Part XII of the Companies Act, and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) foreign exchange repatriation compliance.
Who Requires This Service?
Multinational corporations, international NGOs, overseas holding entities, foreign joint venture partners, and international technology firms entering Pakistan.
Statutory Legal Framework
Governing Law: Companies Act 2017 (Part XII, Sections 434–442); Foreign Private Investment Act 1976; SBP Foreign Exchange Manual.
Statutory Procedure & Milestones
- Market Entry Vehicle Structuring: Advise on optimal corporate vehicle: 100% Foreign Owned Subsidiary vs Branch Office vs Liaison Office.
- BOI Approvals & Security Clearances: Submit applications to the Board of Investment (BOI) and facilitate Ministry of Interior clearances.
- SECP Registration & SBP Banking Accounts: Complete SECP CRO incorporation and facilitate opening of Special Convertible Rupee Accounts (SCRA).
Service heading
FDI & Foreign Investment Advisory
Estimated duration
Incorporation in 2 to 4 Weeks (Subject to Security Clearance)
Documentation & Requirements
Clear breakdown of client-provided records and deliverables prepared by our advocates
- Certified and apostilled/attested copies of foreign parent company charter and Certificate of Incorporation.
- Board resolution authorizing establishment of presence in Pakistan and appointing authorized principal officer.
- Passports and credentials of foreign directors and ultimate beneficial owners (UBO).
- Preparation of BOI application and SECP Part XII filing dossiers.
- Liaison with Ministry of Interior for security clearances.
- SECP registration and foreign investor tax structuring under Double Taxation Treaties.
Key features
- Market Entry Vehicle Structuring
- BOI Approvals & Security Clearances
- SECP Registration & SBP Banking Accounts
- Timeline: Incorporation in 2 to 4 Weeks (Subject to Security Clearance)
- Governed by: Companies Act 2017 (Part XII, Sections 434–442); Foreign Private Investment Act 1976; SBP Foreign Exchange Manual.
Editorial & Legal Practice Group
Authored and reviewed by the corporate law and tax litigation practice group at Javid Law Associates. Our team comprises High Court advocates, corporate legal advisors, and authorized tax practitioners across Pakistan.