Pakistani NGOs and NPOs receiving foreign contributions may have obligations under a separate foreign-funding framework in addition to their underlying registration requirements.
Registration and foreign funding are separate issues
An organisation can be properly registered and still need to address separate requirements relating to foreign contributions. The legal review should consider the organisation’s structure, donor, project, funding route and the applicable policy framework.
Review the funding arrangement before receipt
Donor agreements, project descriptions, budgets and banking arrangements should be checked before funds are received where regulatory approval or documentation is required.
The policy position should be checked at the time
The Economic Affairs Division publishes the policy framework for local NGOs/NPOs receiving foreign contributions. Organisations should check the policy and any later government directions in force when the funding is proposed.
Related service
Official references
- Economic Affairs Division — Policies
- EAD — Policy for Local NGOs/NPOs Receiving Foreign Contributions 2022
This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice for a specific matter. Requirements should be checked against the law and regulatory guidance in force at the time.