Three legal forms
- Section 42 company with SECP: strongest governance, preferred by international donors, 4–8 weeks
- Trust under the Trusts Act: fast, suitable for family or community charities, 2–4 weeks
- Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860: membership-based associations and clubs, 3–6 weeks
After registration
- NTN and NPO status with FBR
- Approval under Section 2(36) for tax exemption and donor tax credits
- Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) certification for larger NGOs
- Economic Affairs Division registration for foreign funding
Ongoing compliance
Annual audited accounts, annual return with SECP, income tax return with exemption claims and donor receipts in the prescribed format. We manage this calendar for non-profits across Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
