Business have no Boundries!
If you are a foreign business representative who is interested in launching their company’s name in Pakistan, you would want to test the waters first, i.e. you will want to check the market and see what your name and product might stir up. This is especially the case if your brand is already in the market but it has been imported from the other shores, so your name officially launching in the country will create waves. But it is always wise to be careful and check out the market first, so opening a branch office and liaison office is the way to do it. You are able to scout out investment opportunities, create a roadmap of your expansion once you hit your target and find partners who would be willing to invest with you in your company’s name.
There are a few things you must keep in mind, belonging to a foreign company. So, you must follow through some of the rules and regulations. One of them is to strictly not undergo or partake in any trade or commerce unless you are fully functional. Also if the respective agencies have registered you. This means that while you have a branch office or liaison office in Pakistan, you are not allowed to make a trade. So when it comes to a branch office and liaison office, you are to follow through with some parameters. Pro Tax Consultancy karachi Pakistan can guide you through the whole process of how things work in the country along with assisting you with the necessary documentation that you require to start off. We are a group whose aim is to assist those who would like to invest in the country.
To start off your branch office and liaison office in the country of Pakistan, you will firstly need to register under the Board of Investment Pakistan. They are the agency whose permission is required for you to open up a branch office and liaison office. The registration can be a tiny bit tedious, but with the assistance from Pro Tax Consultancy karachi Pakistan it will all amount to no work. You can leave the hard work in our hands and focus on the future of your business in our country.
Information and Required Documents for Permission of Branch Office
Copy of Registration of Company duly attested by respective Pakistan Embassy
The copy of Article of Memorandum of Association duly attested by respective Pakistan Embassy
Copy of Resolution /Authority letter of the company to establish Branch/Liaison Office in Pakistan
Company Profile
CV of the Designated person authorized to act on behalf of the company + copies of Passport & NIC
Contract Agreement: Name of Project/work
Starting Date
Validity period
Defects period (if any)
Contract signed/made Between Names of All Parties
Original Receipt of processing fee of 3000US$ of Branch Office
Copy of Registration of Company duly attested by respective Pak Embassy
Copy of Article of Memorandum of Association duly attested by respective Pak Embassy
Also, the copy of the Resolution /Authority letter of the company to establish Branch/Liaison Office in Pakistan
Company Profile
CV of the Designated person authorized to act on behalf of the company + copies of Passport & NIC
Original Receipt of processing fee of 2000US$ of Liaison Office
You require to fulfill the requirements for opening up either a branch office or a liaison office in Pakistan. But with consultation and assistance from Pro Tax Consultancy karachi Pakistan, you will be able to plan freely for your business. Note that you will also need to register your incorporation with SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission Pakistan) ahead of registering for a branch or liaison office in the country. Pro Tax Consultancy karachi Pakistan will also be providing assistance and guidance on the matter of registration under SECP as well.