Practice Area
NGO / NPO Advisory
Specialized compliance, registration, and governance advisory for Trusts, Societies, and Section 42 Companies.
Capabilities
Complete Non-Profit Lifecycle
The regulatory landscape for charities in Pakistan is highly complex. We provide a distinctive specialist practice covering everything from initial formation to exemptions.
Trust & Society Registration
Formation of charitable trusts and societies under relevant provincial acts.
Section 42 Companies
Incorporation and licensing of Not-for-Profit companies with the SECP.
PCP Certification
Complete preparation and processing for Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy certification.
FBR NPO Approval
Securing NPO status and maintaining tax exemptions under Section 100C.
Charity Commission
Provincial Charity Commission registration and ongoing compliance reporting.
Governance Review
Internal policy drafting, board compliance, and governance audits.
Entity Registration
Trusts, Societies & SECP Compliance
Establishing a charity requires careful selection of the correct legal framework. Our experts handle the drafting of Trust Deeds, Memorandums of Association, and manage the complex SECP licensing process for Section 42 companies.
- Advisory on Selecting the Right Legal Structure (Trust vs. Society vs. Sec 42)
- Drafting of Trust Deeds, MOA, and AOA
- Processing SECP Licenses for Section 42 Entities
- Provincial Registration (Societies Registration Act / Trust Act)
- Initial NTN and Bank Account Opening Support
Regulatory Maintenance
PCP Certification & FBR Approvals
Securing tax exemptions is critical for non-profits. We streamline the rigorous documentation required for Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) certification, FBR NPO status, and Charity Commission reporting.
The Roadmap
NGO Formation & Compliance
Initial Assessment
Evaluating objectives to choose Trust, Society, or Section 42.
Drafting & Filing
Creating governing documents and registering the entity.
NPO Approvals
Applying for FBR NPO status and Charity Commission.
PCP Compliance
Securing PCP certification and managing annual returns.
Ethical Governance & Oversight
Charitable organizations face immense regulatory scrutiny. Our partner-level oversight ensures that your non-profit maintains absolute transparency and legal compliance.