Company Registration in Pakistan

Company Registration & NTN (National Tax Number) verification is required when someone wants to verify the business of any person; salaried persons also do verification of their NTN through entering their CNIC, online. The purpose of verifying online NTN depends upon your requirements. Knowing your NTN is essential because in any documentation work, your NTN may be asked and you have to give it to continue your applied work.

For the Verification of NTN, there is a search bar available below. You can verify the NTN though very simple way. There is an option of ‘Search Parameter’ in which you will find 5 options: NTN/FTN, STRN, CNIC, Passport No and Reg. / INC. No. You can select any parameter in order to search for NTN verification. By choosing NTN/FTN parameter, write your NTN/FTN number for verification. For STRN; write down your sales tax registration number and also CNIC, Passport No & Reg. No can be written down for the verification of NTN.

There are also many other facilities available online like e-enrollment and swift e-enrollment for the salaried persons and at the same time you can also check the status of your enrollment. E-registration facility, e-payments for paying taxes, searching of tax payers, news gallery and much more are included in this single online platform. Helpdesk is always ready to help and support you at the time of your Company Registration & NTN needs.

When starting a business in Pakistan, the first step is to choose the right type of business structure. It affects your taxes, responsibilities, and how people see your business.

Here are the main options:

1. Sole Proprietorship

Good for: One-person small businesses

• Very easy and cheap to start (register with FBR)

• You are the only owner

• You keep all the profit

• But you’re also responsible for any losses or debts

2. Partnership (AOP – Association of Persons)

Good for: Two or more people doing business together

• Share profits and losses

• Easy to start (FBR or optional SECP registration)

• You and your partner(s) are personally responsible for any losses

3. Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd)

Good for: Growing businesses and startups

• Registered with SECP

• Separate legal identity (your personal assets are safe)

• Owners (shareholders) have limited responsibility

• More paperwork, but more trust from banks and investors

4. Single Member Company (SMC Pvt Ltd)

Good for: One-person businesses that want protection

• Like a Pvt Ltd, but owned by just one person

• Your personal money is safe if the business has a loss

• Requires yearly filings with SECP

5. Public Limited Company

Good for: Big businesses

• Can raise money from the public

• Requires more directors and legal work

• Best for very large businesses