Registration & Compliance
Company Registration Services in Islamabad
Last updated: October 2026 · Reviewed by the SARN tax team
The short answer
SARN Consulting registers private limited companies in Islamabad and across Pakistan through SECP's online portal: name reservation, MEMO and AOA drafting, incorporation, NTN, bank account and post-incorporation compliance — typically completed within days at a fixed fee.
- Incorporation typically 2–5 working days once documents are ready
- Fixed all-in fee in writing — SECP official fees at actuals, shown separately
- Company NTN, bank account and compliance calendar included
- SECP filings prepared daily from G-11 Markaz — minutes from the registries
A private limited company protects your personal assets, wins more corporate contracts, and makes investment possible. We register your company with the SECP, obtain your NTN and sales tax registration where needed, and stay with you until your bank account is open.
Most incorporations are completed within 3 to 5 working days once your documents are ready, because name reservation and filing are handled by specialists who do this daily.
What's included
- Company name reservation on SECP eServices
- Preparation of Memorandum and Articles of Association
- SECP incorporation filing and certificate of incorporation
- NTN registration with FBR for the new company
- Post-incorporation compliance calendar and first board resolutions
Transparent fee ranges
| Engagement | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Private limited company — all-in incorporationName reservation, MEMO/AOA, incorporation, company NTN, bank account support | Rs 15,000 – 30,000 |
| SECP official fees (small company)Passed through at actual — confirmed in writing before filing | approx. Rs 2,000 – 4,000 |
| Sales tax enrolment add-on (STRN)Full business-profile build for the digital invoicing regime | from Rs 15,000 |
| Annual SECP compliance packageStatutory returns, annual return, compliance calendar | from Rs 15,000 / year |
| Foreign directors / wholly-owned subsidiaryAttestations and additional filings priced upfront | quoted after review |
SECP revises its fee schedule periodically; official fees are shown at actual on your quote. The service fee is fixed before work starts and does not change afterwards.
How it works
Structure consultation
We check whether a private limited company genuinely suits you — versus sole proprietorship or AOP — looking at liability, tax, banking and your growth plans. Free discussion.
Name reservation
We propose names that pass SECP's availability and uniqueness rules and file the reservation on the eZahir portal.
Incorporation filing
MEMO, AOA, subscriber and director declarations are drafted and filed. We handle the back-and-forth until the certificate of incorporation is issued.
Post-incorporation setup
NTN registration with FBR, company bank account, SECP statutory registers, and your first compliance calendar — so year-one filings never surprise you.
Why SARN Consulting
Company registration is cheap to do badly and expensive to undo. Subscribers' shares, directorships and the registered office all have tax and legal consequences later. SARN sets companies up with those consequences in view — correct capital structure, sensible object clauses and clean filings — because our team also handles the audits, tax returns and SECP compliance that follow for years.
Local knowledge, Pakistan-wide coverage
Islamabad incorporations usually serve IT exporters chasing PSEB registration and foreign client contracts, trading houses needing tenders and import licences, and family businesses converting from sole proprietorships to limit liability. Each path has a twist — share structure for the IT company, conversion filings for the family business — and we have walked all of them from our G-11 Markaz office for founders across Pakistan.
Recent engagements (anonymised)
IT exporter — incorporated in 4 working days
A two-founder software house needed a company for PSEB registration and foreign client contracts. Name reserved, incorporated, NTN issued and bank account opened — first foreign receipt landed the same month.
Family trading business — conversion done right
A third-generation trading firm converted from sole proprietorship to a private limited company. Assets, contracts and bank mandates moved cleanly — with the tax consequences of conversion handled, not discovered later.
Foreign-owned subsidiary
A foreign investor's subsidiary needed passport attestations and a registered office. Incorporated with a correct capital structure for the parent's funding plans — and a compliance calendar so year one costs nothing in penalties.
Frequently asked questions
How long does company registration take in Pakistan?
With documents ready, SECP name reservation and incorporation usually complete in 3 to 5 working days. NTN issuance follows, and a bank account typically opens within another week. Delays almost always come from incomplete documents, which our checklist prevents.
What documents do I need to register a company?
CNIC copies of all directors and shareholders, a proposed company name, the registered office address, and details of shareholding. Foreign directors need passport copies. We prepare every formal document, including the Memorandum and Articles, for your signature.
Should I start as a sole proprietor or a private limited company?
A sole proprietorship is cheaper to start but offers no liability protection and less credibility. A private limited company costs more upfront but protects personal assets and is preferred by corporates and investors. We assess your contracts, risk and growth plans before recommending one.
How long does company registration take in Pakistan?
Name reservation and incorporation through SECP's online portal typically complete within two to five working days once documents are ready. NTN and the bank account add a few more days. We give you a realistic timeline in writing with the quote.
What do I need to register a private limited company?
CNICs of subscribers and directors, a proposed company name, a registered office address, and the paid capital you intend to state. Foreign directors need passports and additional attestations — we handle that route regularly as well.
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Get a fixed quote
Send us your documents — we review them free, then quote a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.