Insights & Briefings
Legal insights & guides for Pakistan tax, corporate and regulatory law
Practical guides for clients navigating Pakistan's tax, corporate, and regulatory landscape.
Taxation · 4 min read
FBR Extends Income Tax Return Deadline to 31 October 2026
Missed 15 October? The FBR has extended the Tax Year 2026 return filing deadline to 31 October 2026 through Circular No. 04 of 2026-27. Who the extension covers, the full timeline, and how to use the extra days.
Read briefingTaxation · 7 min read
Received an FBR Tax Notice? What to Check First and How to Respond
A plain-language guide for Pakistani taxpayers: verify the notice in Iris, identify the section it cites, meet the deadline, and reply with the right documents — before a routine query becomes a tax demand.
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Taxation / FBR Compliance · 5 min read
Income Tax Return Filing Tax Year 2026 – Document Checklist
Tax Year 2026 covers everything you earned between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 — and FBR's return form this year wants more detail than ever, from employer-wise salary breakups to per-property rental figures. Whether you're a salaried employee, running a business, part of an AOP, or filing for a company, missing even one document can mean a delayed return or an unwanted FBR notice. Here's the complete checklist, deadlines, and penalty details you need to file on time — and stay off the FBR's radar for all the wrong reasons.
Read briefingIntellectual Property · 5 min read
Trademark Registration in Pakistan: Step by Step
From clearance search to certificate — the IPO Pakistan process for protecting your brand.
Read briefingCompliance · 7 min read
SECP Compliance Checklist for Private Limited Companies
From Form A to annual filings — what every directorship must keep current with the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
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