Representative Office Registration

Service Overview

Representative (Liaison) Office Registration allows a foreign company to establish a presence in Pakistan for promotion, market research, liaison and coordination — without earning revenue locally. It requires Board of Investment permission and SECP registration.

It is often the first step for foreign companies exploring the market before committing to a subsidiary or branch.

What’s Included
  • Confirmation that a liaison office suits the planned activities
  • Board of Investment permission application
  • Parent-company document attestation
  • SECP registration
  • Local representative appointment
  • Tax registration and bank account for parent remittances
  • Office and staffing set-up support
  • Annual compliance and permission renewal
What You Receive
  • BOI permission
  • SECP registration documents
  • Tax registration
  • Compliance calendar

How We Deliver It

  1. 01
    Confirm activities

    Ensure planned activities fit liaison-office rules.

  2. 02
    Apply

    Prepare the BOI application and attested documents.

  3. 03
    Register

    Complete SECP and tax registrations.

  4. 04
    Set up

    Open the bank account and arrange office and staff.

Who This Is For

  • Foreign companies exploring Pakistan
  • Brands appointing local distributors
  • International organisations coordinating local partners

Popular Question

The questions we hear most often about this service.

No. It may promote and coordinate but cannot earn revenue in Pakistan. Revenue-generating activity requires a branch or subsidiary.

Through remittances from the parent company.

Yes, many companies later set up a subsidiary; we manage the transition.

Yes, through EBIT's recruitment and Manpower services.
At a Glance

Typical timeline

Typically 6–12 weeks.

Confirmed in writing after your scoping call.

What we’ll need from you

  • Parent company documents
  • Board resolution
  • Representative details
  • Planned activities
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