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.
Business & Trade
Company Setup
Registering a business with SECP and choosing the right structure.
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.
Company Setup
Trademark registration in Pakistan: steps, fees and how long it takes
Registering a trademark with IPO-Pakistan costs Rs 3,000 to apply and Rs 9,000 to register, per class, and takes about a year. Steps, forms and online filing.