Register on SECP LEAP, obtain NTN from FBR IRIS, register with PSEB for 0% SST benefits, and enroll with provincial revenue board for SST.

No, but PSEB registration grants 0% provincial SST under SRO 981(I)/2015 and 0.25% WHT under ITO 2001 Section 154.

Typically 2-4 weeks. Requirements include SECP incorporation, 50% Pakistani ownership, and IT/ITeS revenue.

Register a company through SECP eZfile portal (leap.secp.gov.pk): (1) Reserve company name (Rs 250 online check); (2) Prepare MOA & AOA per Companies Act 2017; (3) File incorporation application — SMC costs Rs 2,500, Private Ltd Rs 2,500; (4) Receive Certificate of Incorporation in 2-3 working days; (5) Register for NTN on IRIS (iris.fbr.gov.pk); (6) Register for Sales Tax if applicable; (7) Open corporate bank account; (8) Register with PSEB (Rs 10,000 for IT companies); (9) Register with provincial authority (SRB/PRA/KPRA); (10) Register for EOBI if 5+ employees.

PSEB registration costs Rs 10,000 for IT companies, Rs 10,000 for call centers, and Rs 5,000 for freelancers. Annual renewal is Rs 5,000 (companies) or Rs 2,500 (freelancers). Key benefits: (1) 0.25% WHT on IT exports (vs 1% without); (2) Access to IT parks at subsidized rates; (3) Visa facilitation for foreign travel; (4) NOC for secure internet/VPN; (5) Legalized VoIP for call centers; (6) Duty-free import of IT equipment; (7) Government tender eligibility. Register at pseb.org.pk or techdestination.com.

EOBI registration is mandatory for establishments with 5+ employees. Steps: (1) Get SECP certificate and NTN; (2) Submit PR-01 form to nearest EOBI office with company documents; (3) Register each employee on PR-03 form with CNIC copy; (4) Pay 5% employer + 1% employee contribution monthly (currently Rs 950/employee on minimum wage of Rs 37,000... wait, this changed — minimum wage is Rs 37,000 so employer pays 5% = Rs 1,850, employee pays 1% = Rs 370, total Rs 2,220/month per employee); (5) File PR-07 monthly return. Benefits: pension (age 60+), invalidity pension, survivor pension, sickness benefit, maternity benefit.

SECP company incorporation through eZfile (leap.secp.gov.pk) takes 1-2 business days for a standard private limited company if all documents are complete. The process is: (1) Name reservation (online, immediate); (2) Submit incorporation documents (Memo & Articles, Form 1, 29, CNICs); (3) Pay fee (Rs. 1,800 for small company, varies by authorized capital); (4) Receive certificate of incorporation. You need at least 2 directors for a private limited company. SECP also offers Single Member Company (SMC) registration.

PSEB registration requires: (1) Cover letter on company letterhead; (2) CNIC copies of directors/proprietor; (3) SECP certificate of incorporation (for companies) or CNIC (for sole proprietorship); (4) NTN certificate from FBR; (5) Bank statement showing IT export remittances; (6) Website or portfolio of IT work; (7) Proof of office (utility bill or rent agreement); (8) Processing fee (currently Rs. 10,000 for local registration). Registration can take 2-4 weeks. Apply online at pseb.org.pk. Call helpline 0800-01010 for assistance.

Register for NTN through FBR's IRIS portal (iris.fbr.gov.pk). Individual registration requires: CNIC, mobile number (registered), email. Business registration requires: SECP certificate, business address proof, partners'/directors' CNICs. Steps: (1) Go to iris.fbr.gov.pk; (2) Click 'Registration'; (3) Select taxpayer type; (4) Fill personal/business details; (5) Submit. NTN is generated immediately upon verification. You must also register for sales tax with your provincial revenue board separately.

Sole proprietorship: simplest form, one owner, personal liability, no SECP registration, file income tax as individual (slab rates). Pvt Ltd: 2+ directors, limited liability, SECP registration required (Companies Act 2017), separate legal entity, corporate tax rate (29% for TY2025), more credibility for international clients and PSEB registration. For IT exporters, Pvt Ltd is strongly recommended because: PSEB registration is easier for companies, banking channels prefer corporate accounts, clients prefer limited liability entities, EOBI/social security compliance is clearer.

Yes. If you provide IT services to clients in Sindh, you must register with SRB (e.srb.gos.pk). If you also have clients in Punjab, you register with PRA (epra.punjab.gov.pk). The new Single Sales Tax Return system simplifies this — you file one return covering multiple provinces. However, you must be registered with each provincial board where you provide services. For PSEB-registered IT exporters, the rate is 0% in both provinces, but registration is mandatory.