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Corporate
CLA Legal Services

Corporate Counsel for Every Stage of Your Business

CLA provides full corporate legal services — from company formation and governance to mergers, acquisitions, shareholder disputes, and ongoing corporate secretarial support for businesses of all sizes.

Company Formation
Corporate Governance
M&A Advisory
Shareholder Agreements

Full-Cycle Corporate Legal Services

Whether you’re launching a startup, structuring a joint venture, navigating a merger, or managing an established corporation’s legal affairs, CLA’s corporate team provides expert guidance at every stage of your business lifecycle.

Our corporate lawyers combine deep knowledge of Pakistani company law, SECP regulations, and commercial practice with practical business acumen — advising you not just on the law, but on commercial risk and opportunity.

What’s Included

  • Company incorporation under Companies Act 2017 with SECP
  • Drafting and reviewing Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Shareholders' agreements and joint venture agreements
  • Corporate governance frameworks and board advisory
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and business sale transactions
  • Due diligence for investments and acquisitions
  • Corporate restructuring and reorganisation
  • Board resolutions, minutes, and statutory filings
  • Foreign company registration and branch office setup
  • Employee share option schemes and equity structuring

Our Process

01

Consultation

We understand your business objectives and advise on the optimal corporate structure.

02

Documentation

Our team drafts all constitutional documents, agreements, and SECP filings.

03

Registration

We manage the complete incorporation process with SECP and related authorities.

04

Ongoing Support

Continued corporate secretarial support, compliance monitoring, and legal advisory.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest way to register a company in Pakistan?
A private limited company can be registered with SECP in as little as 1-3 working days through the online Companies Registration System. CLA manages the entire process for you, including name reservation and document submission.
What is the difference between a private limited company and an SMC?
A private limited company requires at least two shareholders, while a Single Member Company (SMC) can be formed by one person. The choice depends on your ownership structure and business plans. CLA will advise the best structure for your situation.
Can foreign nationals register a company in Pakistan?
Yes. Foreign nationals and companies can register in Pakistan, subject to certain sector-specific restrictions. CLA assists foreign investors with company registration and ongoing compliance.
What ongoing compliance is required after incorporating a company?
Companies must file annual accounts, annual returns, and other statutory documents with SECP. They must also maintain statutory registers and hold AGMs. CLA provides ongoing corporate secretarial services to ensure full compliance.
Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

The trust and satisfaction of our clients is the measure of everything we do.

CLA handled our company’s trademark registration and IP protection with exceptional expertise. Their team guided us through every step and secured our brand in record time.

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Ahmad KhanCEO, TechPak Solutions

Outstanding taxation services. CLA saved our business significant money through strategic planning and ensured our FBR compliance was completely watertight from day one.

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Sara FaroukCFO, Meridian Enterprises

Our PEC registration was complex and we were struggling. CLA’s team resolved everything in weeks. Professional, responsive, and genuinely committed to results.

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Muhammad RazaDirector, BuildRight Engineers

Need Help with Corporate Services?

Our specialist team is ready to assist. Book a confidential consultation today — no obligation.