Business Startup Services

Starting correctly saves tax and compliance problems later. We help you choose the right legal form, register it and set up the records from the first day.

Choosing the structure

Sole proprietorship, partnership (AOP), single member company or private limited company: each is taxed differently and carries different filing obligations. We compare them for your expected income and plans before you register.

Registrations

• Company incorporation with SECP
• Partnership deed and registration with the Registrar of Firms
• NTN for the business and its owners
• Sales tax registration with FBR or PRA
• Trade and professional licences, where required

First-year setup

• Business plan and financial projections
• Chart of accounts and bookkeeping process
• Calendar of tax and SECP filing dates

Frequently asked questions

Should I register a company or a partnership?

It depends on expected profit, the number of owners, liability and who you will deal with. Companies are taxed at corporate rates and file with SECP; AOPs are taxed at the slab rates for individuals and AOPs. We set out the comparison before you decide.

Related: Company secretarial · Income tax and sales tax · Bookkeeping