Company Setup
Sole proprietorship vs partnership vs SMC vs private limited: which to choose
Compare Pakistan's five business structures on registration, liability, tax (slabs up to 45% vs 29% company rate), cost and paperwork, tax year 2027.
Independent research for Pakistan
Which one should you choose?
Housing societies checked for approval, possession, prices and risks. Business registration and trade explained step by step. Every fact sourced and dated.
Import & Export
How to calculate customs duty in Pakistan (2026-27), with a worked example
How Pakistan import taxes stack up: customs duty, ACD, regulatory duty, 18% sales tax, 3% VAT and income tax, with a full 2026-27 worked example.
Tax & Registration
Filer vs non-filer in Pakistan: what you pay more in 2026-27
Non-filers pay 10.5% to 18.5% tax on buying property against 1.25% for filers, 11.5% vs 2.75% on selling, and double on bank profit. Full table, tax year 2027.
Lahore society scorecard
All Lahore reviews →Approval status and our overall score for every society we've reviewed.
| Society | Status | Score |
|---|---|---|
| DHA Lahore | DHA approved | 7.4 |
| Bahria Town Lahore | LDA: partly approved | 5 |
Society Reviews
Bahria Town Lahore review: approval, prices and the risks buyers miss
Is Bahria Town Lahore LDA approved? Only partly on the record we could check. Prices, possession, utilities and developer risk, as of October 2026.
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DHA vs Bahria Town Lahore: which should you buy in?
DHA Lahore costs about 40% more for the same plot but wins on legal status, location and resale. Bahria Town is cheaper with more risk. As of Oct 2026.
Tax & Registration
Filer vs non-filer in Pakistan: what you pay more in 2026-27
Non-filers pay 10.5% to 18.5% tax on buying property against 1.25% for filers, 11.5% vs 2.75% on selling, and double on bank profit. Full table, tax year 2027.
Tax & Registration
Freelancer tax in Pakistan: 0.25% or 1%, and why you must still file
Banks deduct 0.25% of IT export earnings if you're PSEB-registered and 1% if not. It's a final tax only if you file a return. Tax year 2027 rules, explained.
Tax & Registration
How to become a filer in Pakistan, step by step
Register on FBR's IRIS, file your return and wealth statement by 15 Oct 2026, and you're on the Active Taxpayers List the same day. Late? It costs Rs 25,000.
Tax & Registration
How to check filer (ATL) status by SMS and online
Send ATL and your CNIC to 9966, or check FBR's IRIS Online Verifications. What the income tax and sales tax lists mean and the new Rs 25,000 surcharge.
Company Setup
Sole proprietorship vs partnership vs SMC vs private limited: which to choose
Compare Pakistan's five business structures on registration, liability, tax (slabs up to 45% vs 29% company rate), cost and paperwork, tax year 2027.
Company Setup
How to register a company in Pakistan with SECP: steps and fees
Register a private limited or single-member company online on SECP's eZfile. Steps, documents and the 2026 fee (Rs 6,655 for capital up to Rs 1 lakh).
Company Setup
How to register a sole proprietorship in Pakistan
A sole proprietorship is registered with FBR, not SECP: add your business to your NTN on IRIS (Form 181), then open a business bank account. Full steps.
Company Setup
How to register a partnership firm in Punjab
Register a partnership firm with Punjab's Registrar of Firms online via the Business Registration Portal. Rs 100 Form 1 fee, deed and CNICs, about 2 days.
Import & Export
How to calculate customs duty in Pakistan (2026-27), with a worked example
How Pakistan import taxes stack up: customs duty, ACD, regulatory duty, 18% sales tax, 3% VAT and income tax, with a full 2026-27 worked example.
Import & Export
How to export from Pakistan, step by step
Register on PSW, link your bank, agree payment terms, file the export Single Declaration, ship, and bring the money home in 180 days. Export tax: 1.25%.
Import & Export
How to start an import/export business in Pakistan: the checklist
NTN, sales tax registration, PSW (Rs 500, NADRA biometrics), Customs trader registration and a bank profile. What you need to start importing or exporting.
Import & Export
How to find the HS code (PCT code) for your product in Pakistan
Find your 8-digit PCT code with FBR's online tariff search or the 2026-27 Customs Tariff PDF. How codes work, an example, and penalties for a wrong code.