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.

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Who Needs This Service?

Multinational corporations, international NGOs, overseas holding entities, foreign joint venture partners, and international technology firms entering Pakistan.

How It Works (Step-by-Step)

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).

Documents & Requirements

Statutory documentation split between client-provided records and consultant drafting

Client Records Prepared by Us

Provided By Client

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).

Prepared By Consultant

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.

Engagement & Retainership

Comprehensive international corporate retainer covering BOI licensing, SECP registration, and SBP compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Subsidiary is an independent Pakistani legal entity with limited liability under the Companies Act 2017. A Branch Office is an operational extension of the foreign parent company operating under a BOI permit without separate corporate personality.

Yes. Under the Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act 1976 and SBP Foreign Exchange regulations, foreign investors can freely repatriate dividends and invested capital through authorized banking channels.

Legal Basis: Companies Act 2017 (Part XII, Sections 434–442); Foreign Private Investment Act 1976; SBP Foreign Exchange Manual. Content last reviewed: October 2026

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Need immediate assistance with foreign company registration & investment in pakistan (boi & secp)? Connect directly with our legal & tax specialists in Islamabad.

0311 6803735 Call +92 311 6803735

F-10 Markaz, Islamabad

info@javidlawassociates.com