Chinese Company Registration in Pakistan | Investment & Setup Guide 2024

Pakistan offers attractive investment opportunities for Chinese businesses through special economic zones and government incentives. IMAAR Associates specializes in Chinese company registration in Pakistan, handling documentation legalization, SECP registration, tax compliance, and FBR registration to ensure smooth market entry for Chinese investors.

Chinese Company Registration in Pakistan: Investment Opportunities and Requirements

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has opened tremendous opportunities for Chinese investors to establish businesses in Pakistan. Chinese company registration in Pakistan involves specific procedures and compliance requirements under Pakistani law.

Why Invest in Pakistan: Chinese Business Opportunities

Pakistan offers attractive investment opportunities including:

• Strategic geographic location

• - Large consumer market

• - Labor cost advantages

• - Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with tax incentives

• - Bilateral trade agreements under CPEC

• - Infrastructure development projects

Types of Chinese Company Structures in Pakistan:

• Private Limited Company (PLC)

• - Wholly Owned Subsidiary

• - Joint Venture with Pakistani Partners

• - Liaison Office

• - Branch Office

• - Representative Office

Key Requirements for Chinese Company Registration:

• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval from FBR

• - Certificate of Incorporation from SECP

• - Authorized Chinese company documents

• - Certificate of origin and legalization from Chinese Embassy

• - Investment approval from relevant authorities

• - Special Economic Zone (SEZ) registration if applicable

• - Tax residency certificate from Chinese authorities

• - Memorandum and Articles of Association

• - Director and Shareholder identification

• - Registered office address in Pakistan

FDI and Investment Approval Process:

1. Obtain FDI approval from Federal Board of Revenue

2. 2. Submit investment proposal to relevant ministry

3. 3. Legalize company documents from Chinese Embassy

4. 4. Register with SECP for Certificate of Incorporation

5. 5. Obtain NTN from FBR

6. 6. Register with provincial authorities

7. 7. Open bank account in company name

8. 8. Obtain required business licenses and permits

Bilateral Agreements and Tax Treaties:

• China-Pakistan Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)

• - Protection and Promotion of Investment Agreement

• - Preferential trade arrangements

• - Tax incentives under CPEC framework

• - Exemptions on import duties for specified sectors

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Registration:

• Gwadar Port Zone

• - Lahore-Islamabad Motorway Zone

• - Peshawar Economic Zone

• - Other designated SEZs

• - Investment protection guarantees

• - Competitive tax rates

Compliance and Ongoing Requirements:

• Annual financial reporting and tax filing

• - Compliance with foreign exchange regulations

• - Labor law compliance

• - Environmental compliance

• - Regular regulatory filings with SECP

• - FBR tax registration and returns

IMAAR Associates assists Chinese investors in:

• Company incorporation and registration

• - FDI approval documentation

• - Embassy legalization of documents

• - SEZ registration and compliance

• - Tax planning and optimization

• - Regulatory compliance management

• We provide comprehensive support to make your Chinese business investment in Pakistan smooth and compliant with all Pakistani regulations.