Pakistan tax and compliance for overseas Pakistanis and foreign businesses
Many of our clients live or are headquartered in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and the USA. We handle their Pakistani obligations remotely: working out residency, filing returns, managing property purchases and sales, and setting up and running Pakistani operations for foreign businesses. Meetings run on video calls and documents move by email.
ResultYour Pakistani obligations handled remotely, and property deals closed with the correct tax.
What we handle
Overseas Pakistanis
- Tax residency assessment for the tax year
- Non-resident income tax returns and ATL status
- Tax on purchase and sale of property in Pakistan
- Rental income and capital gains compliance
Foreign companies
- Choice of entry: subsidiary, branch or liaison office
- SECP registration of foreign companies
- Withholding on payments to non-residents
- Permanent establishment review
Cross-border advisory
- Relief under Double Taxation Agreements
- Repatriation of profits and dividends
- Transfer pricing documentation support
- Expatriate employee taxation
How an engagement runs
- Step 1
Consultation
We review your current position and documents at no charge.
- Step 2
Scope and fee
You approve a written scope and a fixed or monthly fee.
- Step 3
Delivery
Our team does the work; a partner reviews every output.
- Step 4
Ongoing support
We track deadlines and keep you informed through the year.
Questions about overseas pakistanis & foreign companies
I live abroad. Do I still need to file a tax return in Pakistan?
It depends on your residency status for the tax year and whether you have Pakistan-source income, such as rent or gains on property. Filing can still be worthwhile to stay on the Active Taxpayer List, which reduces the tax deducted when you buy or sell property. We assess your situation before recommending a filing.
Can you handle everything without me travelling to Pakistan?
Yes. We work by email, WhatsApp and video calls, and use authorised representation for FBR matters. Some property and banking steps need biometric or in-person verification, and we tell you upfront if any apply.
Which countries do your clients live in?
Most overseas clients are in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the United Kingdom and the United States, and we also work with clients elsewhere.
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Free first consultation. Fixed fees agreed before work starts.