Service overview
An existing foreign branch or liaison office with expiring BOI permission requires a renewal application tied to its permitted activities and operating record.
SEZ, STZA and EPZA permissions involve different regulators, zones and tax rules; obtaining one status never substitutes for another.
Who qualifies for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal?
The foreign corporation must retain valid BOI permission, continue an authorised branch/liaison activity and produce the evidence appropriate to that office type.
Liaison offices cannot conduct ordinary commercial trading, and a branch permission is not unrestricted permission for unrelated business.
Records to prepare for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal
Prepare the following information for branch or liaison office permission renewal. The relevant regulator may require further forms or certified evidence, depending on the applicant and chosen procedure.
- Original BOI permission and existing validity
- Foreign parent authorisation and local office particulars
- Branch contracts or liaison activity report, as applicable
- Audited statements or receipts and payments
- Income tax returns and proceeds-realisation evidence where required
How to apply for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal in Pakistan
- 01Confirm branch or liaison classification
Check the validity period, permitted scope and whether the location or authorised representative has changed.
- 02Assemble office-type renewal dossier
For a branch, prepare current contracts, tax returns, audit and proceeds records; for liaison, prepare activity and receipts/payments records.
- 03Submit renewal to BOI
File the prescribed renewal request with the Board of Investment and respond to consultation or NOC observations from relevant authorities.
- 04Update connected statutory records
After renewal, update any SECP foreign-company particulars, tax, banking and employment records affected by the revised permission.
Regulator resource: Board of Investment (BOI) official procedure and resources
After registration or approval
Operate strictly within the BOI-approved branch or liaison mandate and track the next permission expiry.
Governing law & official references
Board of Investment branch/liaison permission regime; applicable Companies Act, 2017 and foreign-company reporting obligations.
The links below lead to government or official regulatory sources relevant to this service. Use the currently consolidated Act, regulations, statutory checklist and official portal when making an application.
How Chambers can assist
Chambers can review the legal route, identify regulatory constraints, prepare or review the supporting corporate and legal documents, manage the prescribed submission and correspond with the competent authority where instructed. The scope of the engagement will be determined by the applicant’s particular circumstances.
For an initial enquiry, identify the proposed activity, applicant entity and current stage, and provide the available documents indicated above. Please avoid sending confidential or identity-sensitive records through an unencrypted first contact.
Common questions about Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal
Who is eligible for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal in Pakistan?
The foreign corporation must retain valid BOI permission, continue an authorised branch/liaison activity and produce the evidence appropriate to that office type.
What documents are needed for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal?
Original BOI permission and existing validity; Foreign parent authorisation and local office particulars; Branch contracts or liaison activity report, as applicable; Audited statements or receipts and payments. Additional requirements can apply to the actual business or regulator.
How do I apply for Branch or Liaison Office Permission Renewal in Pakistan?
Confirm branch or liaison classification: Check the validity period, permitted scope and whether the location or authorised representative has changed. Assemble office-type renewal dossier: For a branch, prepare current contracts, tax returns, audit and proceeds records; for liaison, prepare activity and receipts/payments records. Submit renewal to BOI: File the prescribed renewal request with the Board of Investment and respond to consultation or NOC observations from relevant authorities. Update connected statutory records: After renewal, update any SECP foreign-company particulars, tax, banking and employment records affected by the revised permission.
This guide is general information, not advice on your facts. Check the applicable law, notifications, updated regulator checklists and jurisdiction before acting. The authority alone determines eligibility, acceptance and approval; no outcome or processing period is guaranteed.