NBFC services
Support for sponsors and management of non-banking finance companies, from the first SECP filing to running a compliant company.
Who this is for
- Local sponsors setting up a new NBFC
- Foreign sponsors and investors entering Pakistan through an NBFC
- Existing NBFCs that need help with compliance, reporting or governance
Where we help
Incorporation and SECP NOC
Incorporating the company and preparing the documents for the SECP no objection certificate.
Licence application
Preparing and filing the licence application with SECP, and responding to its queries.
Lending app whitelisting
Preparing the documents SECP needs before a digital lending app can be whitelisted.
SBP equity registration, CDC account and share blocking
Registering foreign equity with SBP, opening the CDC account and blocking shares where required.
Board and governance set-up
Forming the board and its committees in line with the NBFC Regulations 2008.
Ongoing compliance, reporting and tax
Regular filings, reporting and tax work once the company is running. Key dates are in our Corporate Compliance pages and the Tax Hub.
How we work with you
Document checklist
A clear list at the start, so you know what is needed and from whom.
Preparation and filing
We prepare the applications, forms and supporting documents, and file them.
Follow-up
We follow up with the regulator and respond to queries.
Handover
Your team receives organised records and a list of next steps and dates.
Licensing and registration decisions are made by SECP and SBP. Timelines depend on the regulator and on the documents provided.
Planning an NBFC?
Tell us where you are in the process and we will suggest the next step.