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SECP company registration, FBR NTN, PSEB certification, SST, EOBI & WeBOC setup
| Step | Action | Authority | Cost | Timeline | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserve company name | SECP | PKR 200 | 1 day | SECP LEAP | |
| 2 | Incorporate company | SECP | PKR 1,800+ | 1 day (online) | Companies Act 2017 | |
| 3 | Obtain NTN | FBR | Free | 1-3 days | FBR IRIS | |
| 4 | Register for SST | Provincial Revenue Board | Free | 1-3 days | SRB / PRA | |
| 5 | PSEB Registration | PSEB | Free | 2-4 weeks | PSEB | |
| 6 | Open corporate bank account | Bank | PKR 10,000+ | 1-2 weeks | SBP | |
| 7 | Register for EOBI | EOBI | Free | 1-2 weeks | EOBI Act 1976 | |
| 8 | WeBOC registration | WeBOC | Free | 3-5 days | WeBOC | |
| 9 | Roshan Digital Account | SBP | Free | 1-2 days | RDA |
Step-by-step registration process for starting an IT company in Pakistan
Search and reserve your company name on SECP LEAP portal. Cost: PKR 200. Timeline: 1 day.
File incorporation documents on SECP LEAP. Cost: PKR 1,800+. Timeline: 1 day (online).
Apply for PSEB certification for 0% SST export benefits. Free. Timeline: 2-4 weeks.
| # | Step | Authority | Cost | Jurisdiction | Timeline | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserve company name | SECP — Companies Act 2017 | PKR 200 (per SECP fee schedule — SECP — Companies Act 2017) | Federal | 1 day | SECP LEAP |
| 2 | Incorporate company | SECP — Companies Act 2017 | PKR 1,800+ (per SECP fee schedule — SECP — Companies Act 2017) | Federal | 1 day (online) | Companies Act 2017 |
| 3 | Obtain NTN | FBR | Free | Federal/ICT | 1–3 days | FBR IRIS |
| 4 | Register for SST (Sindh) | SRB | Free | Sindh | 1–3 days | SRB e-Portal |
| 5 | Register for SST (Punjab) | PRA — Punjab Revenue Authority | Free | Punjab | 1–3 days | PRA — Punjab Revenue Authority |
| 6 | Register for SST (KP) | KPRA | Free | KP | 1–3 days | KPRA |
| 7 | Register for SST (Balochistan) | BRA | Free | Balochistan | 1–3 days | BRA |
| 8 | PSEB Registration | PSEB — Registration & Benefits | Free | Federal | 2–4 weeks | PSEB — Registration & Benefits |
| 9 | Open corporate bank account | Bank of choice | PKR 10,000+ (minimum balance) | Federal (SBP-regulated) | 1–2 weeks | SBP |
| 10 | Register for EOBI | EOBI | Free | Federal | 1–2 weeks | EOBI Act 1976 |
| 11 | WeBOC registration (for exporters) | WeBOC — Customs Declaration | Free | Federal (Customs) | 3–5 days | WeBOC — Customs Declaration |
| 12 | Roshan Digital Account (non-resident) | SBP RDA | Free | Federal (SBP) | 1–2 days | RDA |
| 13 | SESSI registration (Sindh only) | SESSI | Free | Sindh | 1–2 weeks | Sindh Social Security Act |
| 14 | PESSI registration (Punjab only) | PESSI | Free | Punjab | 1–2 weeks | Punjab Social Security Act |
| Province | Register With | SST Rate (IT Domestic) | PSEB Export Rate | Online Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindh | SRB | 3% concessional (Sindh) — CPC 83100 | 0% (Sindh) | SRB e-Portal |
| Punjab | PRA — Punjab Revenue Authority | 0% (Zero-Rated) (Punjab) | 0% (Punjab) | PRA — Punjab Revenue Authority |
| KP | KPRA | 2% digital IT (KP) / 5% consulting (KP) | 0% (KP) | KPRA |
| Balochistan | BRA | 15% standard (Balochistan) | 0% (Balochistan) | BRA |
| ICT | N/A (no provincial SST) | N/A | 0.25%/1% WHT (Federal/ICT) | FBR IRIS |
| Reference | Description | Jurisdiction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companies Act 2017 | Company incorporation and governance framework | Federal | SECP — Companies Act 2017 |
| SECP LEAP | Online company registration portal | Federal | SECP — Companies Act 2017 |
| ITO 2001 | Income tax — NTN registration and filing | Federal/ICT | FBR |
| SRO 981(I)/2015 | 0% SST for PSEB-registered IT exporters | All provinces | PSEB — Registration & Benefits |
| PSEB Registration | IT company certification and benefits gateway | Federal | PSEB — Registration & Benefits |
| NADRA — National Database | Identity verification for directors | Federal | NADRA — National Database |
| EOBI Act 1976 | Federal old-age benefits — mandatory for 5+ employees | Federal | EOBI |
| Step | Registration | Authority | Time | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Company Incorporation | SECP — Companies Act 2017 | 1–3 days | PKR 2,000–10,000 | LEAP |
| 2 | NTN / FBR Registration | FBR | 1–2 days | Free | IRIS |
| 3 | PSEB Registration | PSEB — Registration & Benefits | 7–15 days | PKR 5,000 registration (one-time), annual renewal per PSEB schedule | PSEB portal |
| 4 | SST Registration | Provincial Revenue Authority | 7 days | Free | SRB/PRA/KPRA/BRA |
| 5 | EOBI Registration | EOBI | 7 days | Free | EOBI portal |
| 6 | Provincial Social Security | SESSI/PESSI/KP ESSI (N/A in Balochistan) | 7 days | Free | Respective office |
| 7 | Bank Account (FCY + PKR) | Bank | 1–3 days | Varies | — |
| 8 | BOI Reporting (if foreign investment) | BOI | 30 days | Free | BOI portal |
| 9 | RDA Account (for NRP founders) | Bank via RDA | 1–2 days | Free | RDA portal |
| 10 | STZA Registration (if applicable) | STZA — Act & Rules | 30 days | Varies by zone | STZA portal |
| Item | Rate | Jurisdiction | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Export WHT | 0.25% (PSEB) / 1% (non-PSEB) | Federal/ICT | ITO 2001 §154A |
| Corporate Tax (IT) | 20% | Federal/ICT | ITO 2001 §35 |
| Startup Tax Credit | 100% for 3 years | Federal/ICT | ITO 2001 §65F(b) |
| SEZ Tax Holiday | 10-year | Federal | SEZ Act 2012 §13 |
| SST IT (Domestic) | 3% (Concessional) | Provincial | Respective SST Acts |
| SST IT Export (PSEB) | 0% | All Provinces | Export exemption |
| Customs Duty (IT Equipment) | 0–3% (PSEB) / 5–20% standard | Federal | Pakistan Customs Tariff |
| EOBI | 5% employer + 1% employee | Federal | EOBI Act 1976 |
| BOI — Foreign Ownership | 100% IT sector | Federal | BOI IT Policy |
| FCY Retention | 50% of export proceeds | Federal | SBP circular |