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Import & Export Licenses in Pakistan – Policy, Requirements & ULA Services

The Ministry of Commerce’s Import Policy Order and Export Policy Order, which are enforced by the Pakistan Single Window (PSW), FBR, and Customs administrations, govern import and export operations in Pakistan. Although the term “import/export license” is not used in Pakistan, all businesses engaged in foreign trade must meet certain legal and documentation standards in order to be qualified for cross-border operations. Transparency, compliance, and the legal transportation of products are guaranteed by these regulations.

Businesses must register with the FBR, Chamber of Commerce, Pakistan Single Window (PSW), and occasionally industry-specific regulatory authorities in order to engage in import or export operations. It is crucial to abide by Pakistani customs regulations, tax duties, and business registration restrictions. United Law Associates (ULA) offers comprehensive advising and documentation services to guarantee that companies fulfill all regulatory requirements and seamlessly acquire the required permissions.

Required Documents & Prerequisites for Import / Export Activities

UAL helps businesses arrange, prepare, and submit all the following requirements:

1. Business Registration

  • Proprietorship (NTN)
  • Partnership/AOP Registration
  • SECP Private Limited Company

2. FBR Requirements

  • Active NTN
  • Sales Tax Registration (if applicable)
  • ATL (Active Taxpayer List) status

3. Chamber of Commerce Membership

  • Mandatory for export/import activities.

4. PSW (Pakistan Single Window) Registration

  • Essential for filing import/export documents digitally and interacting with Customs electronically.

5. Bank Account

  • A valid business bank account for foreign trade transactions.

6. Business Profile & Letterheads

  • Often required by PSW, Chamber of Commerce, and Customs.

7. Additional Documents (if applicable)

  • Import/export contracts
  • Product HS Codes
  • Certificates for regulated items (food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.)

How ULA Helps You Obtain Import & Export Licensing Requirements

United Law Associates offers a comprehensive end-to-end service package that guarantees your company complies with all legal and procedural requirements:

Documentation & Compliance Setup

ULA creates business profiles, compiles the necessary paperwork, and verifies that you fulfill FBR, Chamber, and PSW requirements.

Registration on FBR, PSW & Customs Systems

We handle:

  • NTN & STRN activation
  • PSW/WeBOC registration
  • Customs profile creation

Chamber of Commerce Membership

We arrange, file, and finalize the chamber membership essential for import/export certification.

Advisory on Import/Export Policy

ULA guides you on:

  • HS Codes
  • Restricted or prohibited goods
  • Duty structures and regulatory permissions

Ongoing Compliance Support

We assist in:

  • Filing customs documents
  • Responding to Customs/FBR queries
  • Renewals and annual compliance

With more than 15 years of experience, ULA guarantees that your company may trade internationally without any delays or legal obstacles.