Start an IT Company in Pakistan — P@SHA Policy Portal

1

Check name availability on SECP eservices, pay PKR 50 reservation fee. Name must not conflict with existing companies.

2

Prepare Memorandum & Articles of Association, file online via SECP. Choose single-member (SMC) or private limited. Fee: PKR 1,200-3,500.

3

SECP issues digital COI within 1-2 working days. Download from eservices portal.

4

Register on IRIS portal (iris.fbr.gov.pk), obtain National Tax Number. Required for all tax filings.

5

If projected turnover > PKR 5M, register for federal sales tax. IT exports are zero-rated under SRO 981.

6

Apply for IT/ITeS export registration. Submit company profile, client list, export evidence. Fee: PKR 1,000.

7

Bring COI, NTN, CNIC of directors to any bank. Required for receiving foreign remittances.

8

SRB/PRA/KPRA/BRA depending on location. IT services are zero-rated under SRO 981.

9

Required for employers with 5+ employees. Register online, monthly contribution: 5% employer + 1% employee of minimum wage.

10

Begin billing foreign clients, receive remittances through banking channel, file monthly tax returns.