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🇵🇰Pakistan · SECP & FBR

Start your business in Pakistan.

Register as a sole proprietor with FBR, or incorporate a private limited company with SECP. We handle the name, the filings and your NTN — online, end to end.

Sole proprietorship Private limited →
Single owner · FBR

Sole proprietorship

The simplest way to go legit. We register your National Tax Number (NTN) with the FBR so you can invoice, bank and file taxes as a business — usually within a few days.

Fastest to set up
Lowest cost
You keep full control
Ideal for freelancers
Taxly service fee
₨9,000one-time
+ FBR registration at cost
NTN registration with FBR
Business name guidance
Sales-tax registration (optional)
Bank-account documentation
Register as sole proprietor
Limited liability · SECP

Private limited (Pvt Ltd / SMC)

A separate legal entity registered with SECP. Limited liability protects your personal assets, and you can add shareholders or raise investment. We handle name reservation through incorporation.

Limited liability
Separate legal entity
Add shareholders
Investor-ready
Taxly service fee
₨34,900one-time
+ SECP fee (varies with capital)
SECP name reservation
Digital signature & incorporation
Memorandum & articles
NTN registration with FBR
Incorporate a Pvt Ltd
— Which one?

Sole proprietor vs private limited

Sole proprietor
Private limited
Legal entity
You, personally
Separate company
Liability
Unlimited
Limited
Registered with
FBR (NTN)
SECP + FBR
Owners
One
One (SMC) or more
Best for
Freelancers, solo
Startups, investment

Government fees (SECP, FBR) are charged at cost on top of Taxly's price and vary with capital. Figures shown are indicative.

— Questions

Pakistan business FAQ

Choose a sole proprietorship if you're a single owner wanting the fastest, cheapest setup — it's just an NTN registration with FBR. Choose a private limited if you want a separate legal entity, limited liability, and the ability to add shareholders or raise investment.
The National Tax Number is your tax registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Every business needs one to file taxes, open a business bank account and issue invoices. Taxly registers it for you.
Yes. Pakistan allows a Single Member Company (SMC-Private Limited) registered with SECP — one shareholder, full limited liability. We can also set up a standard private limited with two or more members.
You can start the process from anywhere, but certain steps require a Pakistani CNIC or NICOP for directors and shareholders. We'll tell you exactly what's needed for your situation up front.