NGOs & NPOs Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services in Pakistan
Transparent financial management for mission-driven organisations. CBMC aligns finance, compliance, controls and technology support with the way your organisation actually operates.
Transparent financial management for mission-driven organisations.
Nonprofit organisations require fund accountability, donor reporting, governance, regulatory compliance and controls that protect both resources and reputation.
CBMC brings accounting, tax, corporate compliance, payroll, assurance, strategic finance and technology capabilities together around the operating realities of ngos & npos organisations in Pakistan.
Connected support across the operating cycle
Each workstream links operational records with financial control, compliance and useful management information.
Registration services
Coordinate nonprofit formation and regulatory registrations in the appropriate sequence for the organisation’s structure, funding and activities.
- Registration with SECP under Section 42
- Registration and certification with PCP
- Registration with EAD for foreign contributions
- Continuing governance and regulatory compliance
Fund and grant accounting
Track restricted and unrestricted funds, projects, donors and budgets.
- Grant budgets
- Fund accounting
- Project expenditure
- Donor reporting
Controls and assurance
Design controls suited to decentralised programmes, field offices and donor requirements.
- Approval matrices
- Procurement controls
- Cash and advance management
- Internal audit support
Tax and reporting
Coordinate tax exemptions, withholding, payroll and annual financial reporting.
- Tax-status support
- Withholding compliance
- Payroll records
- Audited financial statements
NGO and NPO registration pathways in Pakistan
Registration is completed in stages. The applicable authorities depend on legal form, location, tax objectives and sources of funding.
SECP registration under Section 42
- A Section 42 company is a public limited company formed for charitable or other not for profit objects.
- An SECP licence must be obtained before the company is incorporated.
- The application covers the proposed name and objects, promoters, governance, constitutional documents, declarations and supporting evidence.
- After licensing, the company is incorporated and becomes subject to continuing company and licence compliance.
Society, welfare agency or trust registration
- An NGO may be formed as a society, voluntary social welfare agency or trust.
- The applicable formation law and competent authority depend on the province or territory.
- Governing documents, minimum membership, office requirements, filing procedures and annual reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction.
- The appropriate legal form should be selected before registration documents are prepared.
Provincial charity registration
- Registration under an originating law may not complete every provincial requirement.
- Organisations that operate or collect charitable funds may require an additional charity registration.
- The relevant authority may be in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan or Islamabad Capital Territory.
- The applicable registration depends on the organisation’s location and geographic scope of operations.
FBR registration and nonprofit tax recognition
- Legal registration does not automatically provide tax exempt status.
- The organisation normally requires FBR tax registration and an NTN.
- Income tax returns, withholding statements and other applicable filings must remain current.
- Recognition as a nonprofit organisation and eligibility under section 100C depend on current law, approvals and continuing conditions.
PCP certification
- The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy is an FBR designated certification agency.
- The evaluation reviews legal compliance, governance, financial management, organisational policies and programme delivery.
- PCP certification is separate from legal incorporation and FBR approval.
- Current SECP guidance requires medium and large Section 42 companies to obtain PCP certification every three years.
EAD approval for foreign contributions
- A locally registered NGO or NPO seeking direct or indirect foreign contributions may fall under the Economic Affairs Division policy.
- The application is completed through the EAD NGO Portal.
- Required information includes legal registration, a foreign donor commitment, an annual work plan, active taxpayer status and project details.
- The process includes an EAD memorandum of understanding, while INGOs follow the separate federal framework administered through the Ministry of Interior.
Information leaders should be able to rely on
Our work is designed around practical questions that affect control, compliance, cash and performance.
Can every restricted fund be traced to approved activities?
Are donor budgets, reports and supporting records consistent?
Do field advances, procurement and cash controls work in practice?
Are governance records and statutory filings current?
Is tax status and withholding compliance properly supported?
Can management demonstrate impact without weakening financial control?
Professional services aligned with your sector
Combine recurring compliance, management support and focused improvement projects under one coordinated scope.
Accounting & Reporting
Reliable records, reconciliations, management accounts and decision-ready reporting.
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Income tax, sales tax, withholding compliance, planning and representation.
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Budgets, forecasts, cash flow, KPIs and senior decision support.
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Connected workflows, approvals, operational control and management dashboards.
Explore service →Structured review and implementation
Every engagement defines the responsible parties, information requirements, review points and deliverables.
Assess
Review the organisation, operating model, stakeholders, systems and obligations.
Prioritise
Distinguish immediate risks and deadlines from longer-term improvements.
Implement
Deliver the agreed workstreams with defined responsibilities and quality checks.
Support
Address queries and help processes develop as the organisation grows.
NGOs & NPOs advisory questions
Answers describe the usual engagement model. Final recommendations depend on your circumstances and current requirements.
What support is most relevant to NGOs & NPOs organisations?+
The right mix depends on your structure, scale and priorities. Typical work combines accounting and reporting, tax compliance, payroll, corporate support, internal controls, CFO input, assurance, outsourcing or ERP improvement.
Can CBMC work alongside an existing finance or operations team?+
Yes. CBMC can provide specialist oversight, recurring processing, independent review, project delivery or additional capacity with clear ownership between internal and external teams.
Can the engagement be recurring or project-based?+
Yes. Support may be monthly, quarterly or annual, or structured around a defined review, compliance requirement, reporting improvement or system implementation.
What information is needed to begin?+
We usually begin with the legal and operating structure, locations, key stakeholders, financial records, current systems, recurring deadlines and the outcomes management wants to improve.
How are scope and deliverables controlled?+
Responsibilities, required information, timelines, review points, outputs and communication routes are documented before delivery begins and refined when circumstances change.
Useful official information
Requirements change. Use current official guidance and obtain advice based on your organisation’s specific facts.
SECP Section 42 Companies
Licensing guidance for charitable and not for profit companies under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEPakistan Centre for Philanthropy
Official portal for new PCP certification applications and renewals.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEEconomic Affairs Division NGO Portal
Applications for local NGOs and NPOs seeking to receive foreign contributions under the applicable federal policy.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEFederal Board of Revenue
Tax registration, return filing and nonprofit tax recognition resources.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEICT Administration NGO and NPO Registration
Official guidance for society and voluntary social welfare agency registration in Islamabad Capital Territory.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEPunjab Charity Commission
Provincial charity registration and regulatory information for organisations operating in Punjab.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCESindh Social Welfare Department
Provincial NGO, NPO and charity registration information for Sindh.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Charitable Commission
Registration and regulation under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Charities Act, 2019.
Visit resource ↗OFFICIAL SOURCEBalochistan Charity Registration Authority
Registration and regulation of charities operating in Balochistan.
Visit resource ↗Build stronger financial and operational control.
Tell us about your organisation, current priorities and the outcome you need. A CBMC advisor will respond with the next practical step.