Can a foreigner register a company in Pakistan?
Yes. Follow how to register a company in Pakistan. Foreign directors and members provide passport copies in place of CNICs. Check whether your sector limits foreign ownership before you file.
A foreign company with a place of business in Pakistan
A company incorporated abroad that establishes a place of business in Pakistan registers under a separate part of the Companies Act, with its own SECP fee category. Ask for advice on which route applies.
Banking and tax after registration
Open a company bank account and register with FBR: FBR registration after SECP incorporation. Overseas founders should also read overseas Pakistani tax filing and NRP NTN.
A practical checklist for overseas founders
- Confirm your sector's rules on foreign ownership.
- Arrange attested passport copies and a Pakistani registered address.
- Plan how the company bank account will be opened and funded.
- Appoint someone in Pakistan to receive official notices.
- Register for tax immediately after incorporation: FBR registration after SECP incorporation.