Foreign business entities establishing a market presence in Pakistan—whether through a wholly-owned subsidiary, a branch office, or a liaison office—must secure a National Tax Number (NTN) from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, foreign corporate bodies are subject to corporate taxation on Pakistan-source income. Achieving compliance requires seamless synchronization between the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the FBR.
Regulatory Framework & Requirements
Corporate tax registration in Pakistan for non-resident companies involves rigorous verification. Foreign entities must register their local principal officer and secure digital signatures. Our corporate tax advisory team ensures your foreign organization mitigates double taxation risks by leveraging active Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) signed by Pakistan.
| Phase | Milestone Deliverable | Estimated Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Documentation Review & SECP Alignment | 3-5 Working Days |
| Phase 2 | FBR IRIS Portal Registration & NTN Generation | 5-7 Working Days |
| Phase 3 | Provincial Tax Integration (PRA/SRB/KPRA) | 5-9 Working Days |
Why Choose Javid Law Associates
Established in 2004, Javid Law Associates provides end-to-end corporate legal services Pakistan. Operating from F-10 Markaz, Islamabad, and Bahawalpur, we assist multinational enterprises with market entry, company registration in Pakistan, and complex regulatory licensing. We ensure your foreign entity remains fully compliant with the FBR, SECP, and provincial revenue authorities right from day one.
Key Benefits of Compliance
- Avoid severe legal penalties and non-compliance audits by the FBR.
- Eligibility for opening corporate bank accounts in Pakistan.
- Mitigate foreign exchange remittance restrictions via State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) protocols.
- Repatriate profits smoothly to your parent headquarters abroad.
Strategic Onboarding Process
Our dedicated corporate consultants guide you through the process of registering your business in 7 working days at the SECP level, followed by seamless FBR tax profiling. We manage executive verification, localized principal officer registrations, and localized corporate tax structuring to optimize your fiscal footprints in Pakistan.
Service heading
Establish your tax footprint in Pakistan. Seamless FBR NTN registration and compliance for foreign entities and branch offices.
Estimated duration
14-21 days
Price
Rs. 75,000
Requirements
- Certified copy of SECP registration (Form II / Branch Office permit)
- Charter, Statute or Memorandum and Articles of Association of the foreign parent company
- Board Resolution authorizing the tax registration and appointing a principal officer in Pakistan
- Copy of passport and visa of the authorized Principal Officer
- Proof of physical office address in Pakistan (tenancy agreement/utility bill)
Key features
- FBR National Tax Number (NTN) generation for foreign entities
- Liaison with SECP and Board of Investment (BOI)
- Customized advisory on Double Taxation Treaties (DTAA)
- Registration with Provincial Revenue Authorities (PRA/SRB/BRA/KPRA) if applicable
- Dedicated corporate tax consultant allocation
- Compliance onboarding for annual and monthly filing requirements
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.