How do I register a charity in Pakistan and get tax exemption for donations?

In Pakistan
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2026
I want to start a small education charity and collect donations locally and online. I’m confused whether to register as a trust, society, or non-profit company, and what documents and approvals are needed for tax exemption. What’s the correct process and expected timeline?

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First Women Law Firm

First Women Law Firm

Mar 22, 2026
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Fine, better to go for non profitable organization, I have worked with trust and NPO as well, I have already issued their tax exemption certificate for three years from FBR, also submit their PCP registeration.
Ashraf Law Chambers

Ashraf Law Chambers

Mar 22, 2026
Step 1: There are 3 options to register a charity: 1) Section 42 company with the SECP; 2) registration as a Society (the easiest); 3) registration as a trust. Step 2: After registration an application is made to the Pakistan Centre of Philantrophy. Step 3: Registration with Sindh/Punjab charities commission. Step 4: Obtaining a tax exemption certificate.
Asma Lawyers In Pakistan

Asma Lawyers In Pakistan

Mar 22, 2026

Dear Mam, 


you need to apply for registration as an non pofict organization, you can call us by getting our details to know the procedure, which includes 21 members identity cards too.


Best regards,


Ms Asma Tanveer Randhawa

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Dawood Associates Law Firm

Dawood Associates Law Firm

Mar 24, 2026

Three Options of Charity Registration in Punjab


List of Documents and requirements for Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.


a.      (Non-Government Organization) NGO (OPTION NO. 01)


 b.      (Non-Profit Organization) NPO (OPTION NO. 02 


 c.   (Trust Registration) (OPTION NO. 03


   d.    CHARITY COMMISSION PUNJAB 

   e.  Registration of NPO under Companies Act 2017

Registration of Non-Profit Organization (NPO) under section 42 of SECP.


 


 


 

Dawood Associates Law Firm

Dawood Associates Law Firm

Mar 24, 2026
Three Options of Charity Registration in Punjab. List of Documents and requirements for Registration under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. a. Non-Government Organization ( NGO ) (OPTION NO. 01). b. Non-Profit Organization ( NPO ) (OPTION NO. 02). c. Trust Registration (OPTION NO. 03). d. CHARITY COMMISSION PUNJAB. e. Registration of NPO under Companies Act 2017. Registration of Non-Profit Organization (NPO) under section 42 of SECP.
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