Regulatory Authorities & Institutional Liaison

Operating under the Ministry of Finance, the SECP is the apex regulatory body governing Pakistan's corporate sector, non-banking financial companies, and capital markets under the Companies Act 2017. Our firm acts on behalf of clients in:

• Incorporation and licensing of Public and Private Limited Companies and Section 42 Not-for-Profit entities.
• Issuance of digital Certificates of Incorporation and statutory approvals from the Registrar of Companies.
• Statutory record maintenance, submission of audited balance sheets, and filing annual returns (Form 29, Form A/B).
• Corporate alterations: name reservation, changes in share capital, directorship transitions, and registered office shifts.
• Representing companies in compliance monitoring and resolving show-cause notices before SECP adjudicating officers.

The premier federal agency responsible for investigating revenue crimes and enforcing fiscal legislation. Organized into Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) and Large Taxpayers Offices (LTOs), our daily liaison covers:

• Statutory rule-making interpretation under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 and Sales Tax Act 1990.
• Handling Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs), tax exemptions, and withholding tax regime compliance.
• Electronic filing (e-filing) on Iris: income tax declarations, monthly sales tax invoices, and wealth statements.
• Direct audit defense before Inland Revenue Enforcement Wings and defending against arbitrary provisional assessment notices.

The apex federal authority mandated to administer, protect, and enforce intellectual property rights across Pakistan. Our specialized services before the IPO registry include:

• Comprehensive trademark clearance searches and formal registration under the Trade Marks Ordinance 2001.
• Securing copyright protection for corporate software applications, publications, and original artistic creations.
• Defending registered marks against opposition proceedings and prosecuting unauthorized commercial infringement.