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Does a Contract Worker have Employment rights under pakistan law?

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While Article 18 of the Constitution affords every citizen with the right to enter upon any lawful profession or occupation, and to conduct any lawful trade or business, the Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance was enacted in 1968 to address the relationship between employer and employee and the contract of employment. The Ordinance…

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FAQs, Labour Matters

What are the Steps/Process for Company Formation/Incorporation in Pakistan?

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The Steps to formation/incorporation of a company in pakistan are as follows; Seek Approval from the concerned ministry if special permission before incorporation/formation of a  company in Pakista is required Seek approval for the availability of the proposed name. File  a range of documents to the Registrar which varies from company to company depnding on whether it is a single member company,…

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Business Start-Up, FAQs

What are the types of Businesses a person / company can start in Pakistan?

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A person who intends to start/form a business in pakistan can work as any of the following given proper approvals and licenses are acquired by the individual/person : A sole trader A sole service provider A partnership (partnership can be from two members to twenty members) usuall  Doctors, Accountants and Lawyers An association not for profit A…

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Business Start-Up, FAQs

Company Registration, Incorporation in Pakistan

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Before commencing with company registration/incorporation in Pakistan it is important to recognize what a company in fact stands for? A company can be defined as an “artificial person”, with a discrete legal entity, perpetual succession and a common seal. It is not affected by the death, insanity or insolvency of an individual member. The English word…

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Company Incorporation, M&M Services

Sales Tax Registration and Payment in Pakistan

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WHAT PRODUCTS/SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO SALES TAX IN PAKISTAN? Sales Tax in Pakistan is levied at various stages of economic activity at the rate of 0 upto 21 per cent by the government of Pakistan on the following items: all goods imported into Pakistan, payable by the importers; all supplies made in Pakistan by a registered…

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M&M Services, Pakistan Taxation Law, Sales Tax

What is the step by step process of establishing a business in Pakistan?

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Business Startups in Pakistan require a host of corporate formalities which may vary due to Legal Person Involved : Individual , Partnership , Company or else. Residence status of the legal person: Non-residents may require more registrations and approvals to go through Business Sector: Service Industry, Manufacturing , non-profit and so forth. Many departments of…

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Business Start-Up, FAQs, Intellectual Property

M&M Exclusive

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Masood & Masood (Corporate & Legal Consultants) has grown from a speck in Pakistan Legal and Corporate Consultancy firms to one of the most reliable law firms practicing in Pakistan. All this is attributable to the never ending effort and dedication with  which attorneys/lawyers/solicitors/consultants/accountants and advisors at Masood & Masood work. The aim to produce…

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M&M Exclusive

Frequently Asked Questions

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Masood & Masood (Corporate and Legal Consultants) is a top notch consultancy firm in Pakistan, providing business solutions with both technical and Legal Support. The Firm has extensive knowhow of the best practices in Pakistan Business Environment. We are frequently called upon to express our opinion on Legal , Compliance and Marketting Matters by various companies/individuals. Many Lawyers/Attorneys/Consultants…

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FAQs

18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan

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18th Amendment Apr 9: The National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved the 18th Amendment Bill. Following is the full text of the bill.TO BE INTRODUCED IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan WHEREAS it is expedient further to amend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan…

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