Company & Firm Registration Across Pakistan: The Definitive 2026 Guide
An Initiative of Qanoon Group: 40 Years of Legal Excellence
Qanoon Group serves as the premier legal umbrella for business formation in Pakistan. With a footprint spanning Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, and international liaison offices in the USA, UK, and Canada, we provide the most secure gateway for local and foreign investment.
⚡ Quick Start: Registration Timelines & Fees
Don’t let bureaucracy slow your vision. We offer the fastest legal onboarding in the country.
- Company Registration (SECP): 1–2 Working Days | Our Discounted Fee: Rs. 15,000
- Partnership Firm (Registrar): 3–7 Working Days (City dependent)
- NTN: Integrated with your incorporation.
Why the “Group” Advantage Matters: Unlike independent consultants, our umbrella structure ensures that your business has immediate access to Tax, Intellectual Property, and Civil litigation experts under one roof.
🏗️ Choosing Your Structure: Company vs. Firm
The decision you make today affects your liability for decades.
Feature | Private Limited (SECP) | Partnership Firm (Provincial) |
Regulatory Body | SECP (Federal) | Registrar of Firms (Provincial) |
Legal Personality | Separate Legal Entity | Attached to Partners |
Liability | Limited (Protects personal assets) | Unlimited (Partners are liable) |
Scalability | High (Venture Capital ready) | Low (Local/Traditional) |
Governance | Companies Act 2017 | Partnership Act 1932 |
🛠️ The Qanoon Group 4-Step Incorporation Process
We have digitized the traditional legal process to get you operating at “Google Peak” speed.
- Strategic Consultation: Our advocates analyze your business model to recommend the best structure (SMC-Pvt, Pvt Ltd, or LLP).
- Digital Reservation: We secure your brand name through the SECP eServices portal.
- Constitutional Drafting: We draft your Memorandum (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) tailored to your specific industry (IT, Import/Export, Manufacturing).
- Certification & Compliance: We deliver your Certificate of Incorporation and handle initial FBR/Tax filings immediately.
🌍 National Presence, Local Expertise
Operating under the Qanoon Group umbrella, our specialized branches provide localized knowledge of provincial regulations:
- Karachi (Head Office): Specialized in Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) and Port-related corporate law.
- Islamabad/Rawalpindi: Focused on Federal regulatory compliance and foreign direct investment (FDI).
- Lahore: Expertise in Punjab’s industrial and commercial partnership registrations.
⚖️ Why Hire a Law Group vs. a Consultant?
- Attorney-Client Privilege: Your business secrets are legally protected.
- Accountability: As a registered Law Group under Qanoon House, we are accountable to the Bar Council.
- Cross-Border Expansion: Our offices in the UK, USA, and Canada assist Pakistani businesses in going global.
- Risk Mitigation: We don’t just fill forms; we audit your business for future legal hurdles.