Sole Proprietorship Registration in Pakistan

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Sole proprietorship

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How to Register a Sole Proprietorship

A step by step guide on registering sole proprietorships in Pakistan

A sole proprietorship (also known as a sole trader) is a business run by an individual. There is no seperate legal entity; the owner takes all of the profits and / or losses of the business. The owner also has all the control and all the liability and debts from the business. The owner is the final decision maker and has no interference. The business taxes are paid by the owner through his or her personal income tax return. Sole traders can benefit from lower tax rates. The obvious disadvantage of this business structure is that there is unlimited liability of the owner and in case of lawsuits and other debts, the owner is personally held liable. A sole proprietorship is different from partnerships and limited companies. A basic sole proprietorship is also different from a Single Member Company (SMC) which is a limited liability company with one owner. Not sure about which business structure to choose? Read our Guide.

In order to register a basic sole proprietorship all you need to do is:

Think of an unique name for your business
Make a letterhead, stamp, and business card with business name, logo, phone number and physical office address on it.
You can then visit FBR website and create a free account on IRIS from where you will be issued a National Tax Number (NTN). Please note you will require a rent agreement of your office / house and a copy of an electricity bill.
Take your cnic, letterhead, business card, NTN copy, and a stamp with your new business name to any bank of your choice.
They will open a bank account for you in the name of your business and give you confirmation with account details (account maintenance / welcome letter).
Congratulations! You are now a registered sole proprietor.
Now you can apply for GST Number, Chamber of Commerce, PEC, PSEB or WEBOC if required.

Note there is no official certificate issued by any authority in case of a sole proprietorship. You will only recieve a NTN certificate with your name & details on it.

Documents we require:

Full name and colour CNIC copy of sole proprietor.
Nature and scope of business.
Business letterhead and stamp.
Electricity bill of business premises.
Rent agreement of office or residence (we recommend commercial area).
Residential address of sole proprietor.
Mobile number of applicant that is not registered before with FBR.
Email address of applicant that is not registered before with FBR.

For Tax Rates on Sole Proprietors read our Tax Guide.

Still need help? We can help you with sole proprietorship registration for as low as Rs. 10,000* only. Call us on +92-333-522-3360 or email us. We make sure that our customers always get served quickly and effectively without charging a fortune other lawyers and agents would otherwise charge.

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How do I get started?⌄

Tell us about your business and the service you are interested in. You can use the enquiry form below, call +92-333-522-3360 or email info@incorporation.pk.

What information should I prepare?⌄

Start with a brief description of your business, its current status and what you want to achieve. The guidance on this page gives further details, and our team can confirm the information relevant to your enquiry.

Where can I find service prices?⌄

Visit our pricing page to compare published services and registration packages. Where a service is listed as call for price, contact us for a quotation. Government fees are excluded where stated.

Can I discuss more than one service?⌄

Yes. Incorporation.pk provides support with business formation, registration, taxation, accounting, filing and other compliance matters. Tell us which areas you would like to discuss.

How can I contact the team?⌄

Call +92-333-522-3360, email info@incorporation.pk, or use the form below. Office visits in F-8 Markaz, Islamabad are by appointment.

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