Page 11 – Danish Pakistani Business Council

How to register a company in Pakistan!

July 3, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

The Step by Step Procedure of Private Limited Liability Company Registration in Pakistan The procedure of registering a public limited company is same as above. However, they may require you to submit more documents. Step 1: Approval of Company Name This is the first step of company registration in Pakistan is choosing the company’s name. It is important to devise a unique company name that would set you apart from the rest in the industry. You must follow the restrictions…

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Types of Legal Entities in Pakistan.

July 2, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

More and more foreign investors recognize Pakistan as a market to invest in. In March 2018, for example, foreign investment in Pakistan increased by USD 152.7. It is expected to grow by 17.2% by 2020. If you are planning to invest in Pakistan, here are the types of legal entities that you can choose from. #1 Private Limited Company Foreign investors can set up fully foreign-owned private limited companies (LLCs) in Pakistan. The minimum number of shareholders needed in order…

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Overview of Legal Entities in Pakistan

July 1, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

Type of Entity Minimum No. of Shareholders Minimum Capital Requirement Standard Time of Incorporation Private Limited Company 2 PKR 100,000(~USD 823) 6 weeks Single Member Company 1 PKR 100,000(~USD 823) 4 weeks Public Listed Company (Listed) 3 200 million(~USD 1.6M) 6 weeks Public Listed Company (Unlisted) 3 PKR 100,000(~USD 823) 6 weeks Branch Office No shareholders N/A 7 weeks Liaison Office/Representative Office No shareholders N/A 7 weeks Allowed Foreign Ownership in Pakistan Unlike many other similar markets, Pakistan is very…

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Danes ougth to Invest in Pakistan!

June 29, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

The Step-by-Step Guide to Company Registration in Pakistan There are a lot of reasons why to invest in Pakistan. Some of its prime benefits include low competition, a huge population, and a rapidly growing economy. In this article, you will get an overview of different legal entities that are available for foreign investors. We will also share the step-by-step guide to company registration […] June 29, 2020 There are a lot of reasons why to invest in Pakistan. Some of its…

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Conclusion

June 22, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

These were the 10 main reasons why you should consider investing in Pakistan. Just like in any other market, there can always be risks when investing in an emerging market. The risks, however, can be minimized. Even more, you must have well- planned and detailed actions. For instance, as the first step, make sure that you choose the bestmarket entry strategy when entering Pakistan as it is one of the top contributors to your company’s future success. If you need further…

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#10 Low competition

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There are challenges like political instability or poor quality of infrastructure which have also kept the competition in Pakistan low. However, Pakistan has a unique combination of a huge and rapidly growing population and economy and government’s active involvement in lowering entry barriers to foreign investors. This does not mean that building a successful company in Pakistan is easy, far from that. Now may just be the golden opportunity to get here before your competitors do.

#8 Increasing inflow of foreign investments.

June 22, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

Unlike many other similar markets, Pakistan is very encouraging towards foreign direct investment (FDI). To attract more FDI, the government has made it easier to start a business here and also offers several investment incentives to foreign investors. Likewise, the government’s efforts are starting to bear fruit as foreign direct investments are slowly booming. Moreover, FDI in Pakistan is expected to grow by 17.2% between 2018-2020.

#7 Improving infrastructure

June 22, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

Even more, the government recognizes the importance of improving and expanding infrastructure services in Pakistan. This sustains both economic and social development. To create better conditions for businesses in Pakistan, the government is actively focusing on eliminating gaps in infrastructure. For example, by encouraging the Public Private Partnership (PPP) which involves the maintenance and financing of different infrastructure sectors such as Mass Urban Public Transport, Transport and Logistics, Industrial, and Social Projects. Pakistan is also a part of the China-Pakistan…

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#6 Emerging middle class

June 11, 2020 Media Comments 0 Comment

Together with a growing economy, Pakistan’s middle- class is also emerging. Currently, Pakistan’s middle class is estimated to be over 80 million people – a large number considering that is already the population of Germany alone. On top of that, its middle class is expected to even surpass Italy and UK’s in a forecast period between 2016-2021. Source: Bloomberg Additionally, Pakistan has become one of the world’s fastest growing retail markets. In fact, its retail stores are expected to grow up to…

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At this gathering, the representatives from Danish-Pakistani Business Council and the Danish Director ambassador Thomas Lehmann from Foreign Ministry, welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador from Pakistan H. E. Ahmad Farooq to Copenhagen.