Company Formation & Corporate Structuring Advisory

Choosing the wrong structure is expensive to undo. A private limited company, an AOP, a partnership and a sole proprietorship carry materially different tax positions, liability exposure and compliance burdens. IMAAR Associates is your integrated tax, corporate and legal advisory team — whether you are a startup, an established company, or a foreign investor.

Choosing the right structure for your business

We advise on private limited company formation and prepare the filings for lodgement with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), with each statutory step and its realistic timeline set out in advance. Whether you need a Sole Proprietorship Registration, Partnership Firm Registration, Association of Persons (AOP), or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), we prepare and lodge the required filings as your appointed advisers.

Tax registration advisory

Many businesses register for taxes they have no obligation to pay. We advise on which registrations your business is actually required to hold, and prepare each application:

• Advice on whether a National Tax Number (NTN) is required in your case, and preparation of the application
• Income tax registration advisory and application preparation
• Sales tax advisory — whether you are required to register, and preparation of the application if you are
• Withholding agent status: advice on your obligations and preparation of the filings
• Ongoing corporate tax compliance and the annual filing calendar

Trademark and brand protection advisory

We advise on whether your mark is registrable, prepare the application, and respond to objections through our Advocates. The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan decides every application.

Import and export regulatory advisory

Importers and exporters face regulatory requirements that vary by sector. We advise on the regulatory requirements that apply to your sector and prepare the documentation your application requires.

Advisory for IT and software businesses

IT and software exporters have a favourable tax position, but it depends on structure and on holding the right registrations. We advise on the tax treatment available to exporters of IT and software services and prepare Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) applications where you qualify.

Foreign investment and cross-border structuring

We advise non-resident shareholders and foreign-owned subsidiaries on structure, treaty position, profit repatriation and the reporting obligations that follow, including investors entering under CPEC.

Why Choose IMAAR Associates?

• Experienced corporate consultants and tax advisors
• Filings prepared correctly first time, with statutory timelines explained upfront
• Fixed professional fees, quoted in writing before work begins
• End-to-end support for business and tax compliance