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Firm Registration
Firm Registration in Pakistan
If you’re starting a business with one or more partners, then firm registration in Pakistan is a smart and legally secure way to operate. Whether you’re launching a startup, consulting agency, trading business, or small enterprise, registering as a Partnership Firm or Association of Persons (AOP) helps you build credibility, protect your interests, and access financial and legal benefits. We offer professional firm registration services across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, and all over Pakistan—so you can start your business legally, quickly, and affordably.
What Is a Firm Registration?
In Pakistan, a Partnership Firm or Association of Persons (AOP) is a legal form of business where two or more individuals join together to run a business and share profits. The firm is registered under the Partnership Act, 1932, and is regulated by the Registrar of Firms in each district.
Firm Registration Process in Pakistan (Step-by-Step)
We handle the entire process from documentation to final certificate issuance: 1. Business Consultation We help you choose the best legal structure, firm name, and business scope. 2. Drafting the Partnership Deed We prepare a legal agreement (Partnership Deed) outlining: Partner names and shares Capital contribution Profit/loss ratio Business objectives Roles & responsibilities 3. Document Preparation We gather and prepare all required documents (listed below). 4. Submission to Registrar of Firms The documents are submitted to the Registrar of Firms in your district along with an official registration form. 5. Issuance of Registration Certificate Upon approval, the firm is registered and issued a Firm Registration Certificate.
Types of Business Entities You Can Register
Sole Proprietorship – For single-owner businesses Partnership Firm / AOP – For 2 or more partners (requires firm registration) Private Limited Company – Registered with SECP Single Member Company (SMC) – One-person company under SECP LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) – Hybrid of firm and company
Required Documents for Firm/AOP Registration
CNIC copies of all partners Passport-size photos Rent agreement or ownership documents of business address Partnership Deed (signed and notarized) Form-I (Declaration of Registration) Bank account details (if available) Electricity or utility bill of business address
Can a firm be registered with family members?
Yes. Any two or more individuals (including family members) can register a firm together.
What is AOP?
AOP stands for Association of Persons, another legal term for a registered partnership firm under Pakistani law.
