Business Setup Across Global Jurisdictions

A private limited company through SECP is generally incorporated within 3 to 5 working days once the company name is reserved and directors’ digital signatures and CNIC verification are in place. A sole proprietorship (NTN-based) can be arranged even faster, while SMC registration follows the same SECP timeline as a standard private limited.

Yes. Foreign nationals can hold 100% ownership in a Dubai freezone company, and full foreign ownership is now permitted for most mainland activities as well. We match your business activity to the right freezone or mainland licence, arrange the trade licence, and outline any visa and corporate tax obligations before you commit.

A UK private limited company needs at least one director, a registered office address in the UK, details of shares and shareholders, and a SIC activity code. Incorporation through Companies House is typically completed within 24 hours, after which HMRC corporation tax registration follows. We can also provide a registered office and director support services for non-residents.

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a US business structure that separates your personal assets from the company’s liabilities while offering flexible, pass-through taxation. Non-residents can form an LLC in states such as Wyoming or Delaware, obtain an EIN from the IRS, and operate without US residency — a registered agent and US mailing address, both of which we arrange, are required.

Most funded or growth-focused startups choose a private limited company (or a US LLC / C-Corp when raising from US investors) because it offers limited liability, a clean cap table for issuing equity, and credibility with banks and investors. Solo founders and freelancers often start as a sole proprietorship and convert later. We recommend the structure based on your funding plans, liability exposure and target market.

For most activities, no. Freezone companies allow full foreign ownership by design, and the majority of mainland commercial and professional activities now permit 100% foreign ownership without a local sponsor. A limited set of strategic activities still carry specific requirements, which we confirm against the current DED activity list before you proceed.

Yes. Many of our clients run a parent entity in one jurisdiction and a subsidiary or branch in another — for example a Pakistan operating company with a US LLC for international clients, or a UK Ltd with a Dubai freezone trading arm. We plan the structure so ownership, tax residency and inter-company arrangements are set up correctly from the start.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction, but the common core is: valid passport or national ID for each director and shareholder, proof of address, a proposed company name, a description of business activities, and shareholding details. For some markets we also collect KYC and source-of-funds information. We provide an exact, jurisdiction-specific checklist after the initial consultation so nothing stalls the filing.

Foreign investors generally begin with an investment licence from the Ministry of Investment (MISA), then complete commercial registration and register with ZATCA for tax and VAT. The right activity classification matters, since it affects licensing and ownership. We handle the MISA licence, company formation and ZATCA registration, and walk you through the corporate tax and VAT position before you commit.

Yes. Non-residents can incorporate either federally or in most provinces, though director-residency rules differ by province and can influence where you register. After incorporation, the company registers with the Canada Revenue Agency for a business number and, where applicable, for GST/HST. We advise on the most suitable structure and handle the incorporation and CRA registrations end to end.