NGO Foreign Funding in Pakistan: Role of EAD and Approval Mechanism
Foreign funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Pakistan is a regulated and structured process aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment with national development and welfare priorities. NGOs engaged in sectors such as education, healthcare, disaster relief, poverty reduction, and women’s empowerment often depend on international donors, including foreign governments, multilateral agencies, and global philanthropic...
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NGO Registration Laws in Pakistan: Which One Should You Choose?
Individuals and groups intending to establish a non-profit organization in Pakistan are often confronted with an important question at the outset: under which law should the organization be registered? Pakistan provides several legal frameworks for the registration of non-profit organizations, including the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the Punjab Trusts Act, 2020, the Voluntary Social Welfare...
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NGO Registration under the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961: Procedure, Requirements, and Legal Compliance
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in addressing social, educational, healthcare, and humanitarian issues in Pakistan. To regulate and facilitate the activities of welfare organizations, the Government of Pakistan enacted the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies (Registration and Control) Ordinance, 1961. This law provides a legal framework for the registration and supervision of organizations engaged...
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Legal Recognition for NGOs: Registration Procedure Under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
NGO Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860NGOs and non-profit organizations are commonly registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, which provides legal recognition for groups working in areas such as education, health, poverty alleviation, social welfare, culture, and community development. The registration process begins with selecting a unique name for the society and forming...
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Equity, Shareholding, and Corporate Compliance Under SECP Laws
Equity is one of the most important concepts in corporate law and finance because it represents ownership in a company. In Pakistan, equity and corporate shareholding matters are primarily governed by the Companies Act, 2017 and the regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The Companies Act, 2017 replaced the Companies...
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Corporate and Regulatory Structure of Mutual Funds under Pakistani Law
A mutual fund is a collective investment scheme through which money from different investors is pooled together and invested in diversified financial assets such as shares, bonds, Sukuk, and money market instruments. In Pakistan, mutual funds are regulated under the framework of the Companies Act, 2017 and the rules and regulations issued by the Securities...
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Winding Up of Companies under the Companies Act, 2017 and SECP Regulations
The winding up of a company is a legal process through which the existence of a company is brought to an end. In Pakistan, the winding up procedure is mainly governed by the Companies Act, 2017 and the regulations issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The purpose of winding up is...
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Dividends Under the Companies Act 2017 and Related Regulations
Dividends play a vital role in corporate finance and shareholder relations, as they represent the distribution of a company’s profits among its shareholders. In Pakistan, the legal framework governing dividends is primarily regulated under the Companies Act 2017, administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), along with the Companies (Distribution of Dividends)...
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Listed and Unlisted Companies Under the Companies Act 2017
In the modern business world, companies are generally categorized into two major types: listed companies and unlisted companies. Both forms of companies play a vital role in the economic development of a country. The distinction between them mainly depends on whether the company’s shares are traded on a stock exchange. Understanding their purposes, benefits, and...
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Holding Company under the Companies Act, 2017: Legal Framework, Benefits, Registration Requirements, and Regulatory Structure
A holding company is an important corporate structure recognized under the Companies Act, 2017 of Pakistan. It is commonly used by business groups, investors, and large organizations to control and manage multiple companies under a single corporate umbrella. According to Section 2(37) of the Companies Act, 2017, a holding company is a company of which...
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