China Pak

Advisors (A Consortium of Business Consulting, Law, Chartered

Accountants and IT Firms of China & Pakistan)

ABSTRACT CPEC: To be built over the next several years, the

3,218 kilometre route will connect Kashgar in China’s

western Xinjiang region to the port of Gwadar,

Pakistan. Currently, nearly 80 per cent of China’s oil is

transported by ship from the Strait of Malacca to

Shanghai, a distance of more than 16,000 km, with

the journey taking between two to three months. But

once Gwadar begins operating, the distance would be

reduced to less than 5,000 km.

USER Corporate Profile

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Corporate Profile of

China Pak Advisors (A Consortium of Business Consulting, Law, Chartered

Accountants and IT Firms of China & Pakistan)

Suite # 2, Block 15-C, Housing Foundation, Ibn-e-Sina Road, G-11/3, Islamabad E-mail: abdul.hannan@sbconsulting.com.pk Web: www.chinapakadvisors.com

PABX: +92(51) 222 9 005, F: +92(51)222 9 320 Cell 1: +92-321-5379904, Cell 2: +92-321-504 32 62

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Background:

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (Chinese: 中国-巴基斯坦经济走廊; Urdu: پاكستان-

is a collection of projects currently under construction at a cost ,(CPEC) ,(چین اقتصادی راہداری

of $46 billion, which is intended to rapidly expand and upgrade Pakistani infrastructure,

as well as deepen and broaden economic links between Pakistan and the People's

Republic of China. The corridor is considered to be an extension of China's

ambitious proposed 21st century Silk Road initiative, and the importance of CPEC to

China is reflected by its inclusion as part of China's 13th five-year development plan.

Pakistani officials predict that the project will result in the creation of upwards of 700,000

direct jobs between 2015–2030, and add 2 to 2.5 percentage points to the country's annual

economic growth. Should all the planned projects be implemented, the value of those

projects would be equal to all foreign direct investment in Pakistan since 1970, and would

be equivalent to 17% of Pakistan's 2015 gross domestic product.

Infrastructure projects under the aegis of CPEC will span the length and breadth of

Pakistan, and will eventually link the Pakistani city of Gwadar in southwestern to China's

northwestern autonomous region of Xinjiang via a vast network of highways and

railways. Proposed infrastructure projects are worth approximately $11 billion, and will

be financed by heavily-subsidized concessionary loans that will be dispersed to

the Government of Pakistan by the Exim Bank of China, China Development Bank, and

the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. (Ref.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2%80%93Pakistan_Economic_Corridor)

The role of Pakistan is unique in the development of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the

Maritime Silk Road because both of these (the Belt and the Road) converge in Pakistan

through the port of Gwadar so Pakistan's geography and role acquire a broader

significance in the shape of the new regionalism developing in the area of Asia where

Pakistan is located with this regional cooperation driven by economy and energy and

building of ports and pipelines and roads and railways, which will help in poverty

alleviation, economic uplift of backward areas and stronger bonds between the neighbor

countries. More importantly, the CPEC is emerging today as a factor for unity of the

Federation of Pakistan by uniting the people and provinces of Pakistan in the quest for a

better tomorrow through peace, progress and prosperity. (Ref.

http://www.na.gov.pk/cpec/?q=chairmans-message)

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The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Map

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Introduction:

Based on the above facts and anticipating enormous business opportunities in Pakistan

need was felt to create a private sector platform which can play a role of bridge between

Chinese Companies and Government Departments of Pakistan. The main aim is to cater

the needs of people and business enterprises of Pakistan and especially of China where

all business support services, Public Relation Services, Business Set up services, Taxation

services, Information Technology solutions, Legal Services, Book keeping and auditing

services can be provided under one roof as one window operation.

To meet the above objective some renowned business services firms have joined hands to pool their resources to provide efficient, effective, reliable and sustainable services and founded a consortium namely The China Pak Advisors (A Consortium of Business Consulting, Law, Chartered Accountants and IT Firms of China & Pakistan). These firms include Synergy Business Consulting (a leading business consulting firm of Pakistan), The E Media (an IT Solutions and Business Promotion Firm), Zia Masood Kiani & Co. (Chartered Accountants) and C&T LAW (a law Firm). All firms are based in Islamabad and also have offices in other cities of Pakistan.

Synergy Business Consulting (SBC) is a full scale service, support and advisory firm for

startups and existing businesses. At SBC, a passionate team of highly qualified and

specialist consultants provide excellent Business Advisory, Foreign Company

Registration in Pakistan, Opening of Branch or Liaison Office in Pakistan, Company

Registration and start up services, Company Formation/Incorporation, NGO/NPO

establishment, Audit and Taxation services, Intellectual Property registration

(Trademark, Copyrights, Patents), HR Services and IT Solutions to businesses, NGOs and

individuals—all under one roof. SBC encourages entrepreneurs and SME

owner/managers to effectively identify sustainable goals and setting priorities with a

short, medium and long term road map to achieve these. SBC’s unique success factor is

it’s service excellence through a skilled, experienced and dedicated team of professionals

having education and expertise in specialized and diversified areas of business

development. The main person behind this firm is Mr. Muhammad Abdul Hannan.

The E Media Web Design & Development Company (Private) Limited (The E Media)

started its operations in year 2002 in Pakistan with an aim to provide quality and

affordable IT services & solutions to small and medium business organizations and help

them to introduce and showcase their products and services online to whole of the world

by executing effective IT and internet presence strategy.The E Media is now catering the

diversified need of many national and some international clients. The Company is

serving many kinds of services for business promotion and marketing, web designing

and development, graphic designing and content writing. The Company have full

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expertise dealing in with physical as well as virtual services to market and advertise

products or services to national and international platform. The E Media gets strategy

and innovation from its owner and chief executive Mr. Muhammad Afzal Qureshi.

Zia Masood Kiani & Co. (Chartered Accountants) is a firm registered under Institute of

Chartered Accountants Ordinance, 1961. Firm is member of GMN International– An

association of legally independent accounting Firms. ZMK is registered with “Public

Company Accountancy Oversight Board (PCAOB)” and is well-respected organization

with around 80 staff members. Firm is on the panel of “Office of Inspector General – “U.S.

Agency for International Development (USAID)” and UNICEF. The Firm comprises of

group of dedicated young talented professionals and is assisted by a strong team of

committed staff members, a high proportion of them have professional qualifications

from the UK, USA and Pakistan. Given our commitment to training and teamwork, we

are confident that the number of professionally qualified staff will continue to rise. The

key to success behind this firm is Mr. Zia Ullah, Chartered Accountant, Managing

Partner.

C&T LAW, a law Firm established with the ambition to be the world's leading law firm

is registered as a partnership under the Partnership Act, 1932. The strive to achieve its

aim of becoming symbol of excellence is made through sustained investment in effective

technological resources, knowledge management, relation management, communication

network and vast research on recent developments in economic and legal spheres both

locally and internationally. C&T LAW, fields of practice include Corporate and

Commercial, Telecommunications, Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution,

Employment/ Labor, Capital Market & Regulation, Banking, Construction and Real

Estate, Intellectual Property and Energy. Advocates at C&T LAW appear before all

courts, tribunals, regulatory bodies and arbitrations. C&T LAW is based in the Islamabad

Capital Territory, Pakistan. It has a broad network of associated lawyers in and outside

Pakistan, C&T LAW is well placed to offer required legal assistance in Pakistan. C&T

LAW follows a strict conflicts & disclosure policy in matters of retention of the Firm.

Services rendered at C&T LAW are protected under client attorney privilege under the

laws of Pakistan. The unique feature of services at C&T LAW is to tailor the solutions to

our clients` problems in the most professional, cost effective and efficient manner. The

motivated partners leading the firm are Mr. Muhammad Sohaib and Mr. Sahibzada

Uzair Hashim.

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The China Pak Advisors (CPA) has appeared as a unique platform to consolidate strategic relationship between China and Pakistan. CPA engages in businesses with Chinese companies as well as encourages Chinese investment in Pakistan-viewing economic co-operation as a key ingredient in taking the Pakistan-China relationship forward. CPA is the one stop platform for Chinese companies wishing to enter in Pakistan or already doing business in Pakistan. Some of our roles include;

To advise Chinese companies in business development- i.e. acquiring particular projects within Pakistan, creating Joint Ventures with renowned Pakistani Companies.

To assist Chinese businesses and state owned companies during establishment of

place of business in Pakistan.

To assist Chinese businesses and companies in securing their intellectual property rights (IPR) including Trademarks, Copyrights, patents in Pakistan.

To provide Legal support including Licensing regimes, Regulatory guidance, legal advise, and court matters to Chinese companies in Pakistan

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To advise Chinese companies regarding government policies and any expected or new changes in rules and regulations.

To manage government relations for Chinese companies wishing to or operating in Pakistan

To provide briefings and conduct studies on the domestic and foreign policy situation of Pakistan including politics, economy, energy, law and security, so that the Chinese companies can better understand the complex and often fast changing situation within Pakistan.

SERVICES IN DETAIL

1. Business Registration and Corporate Compliance Services:

Sole proprietorship / Sole trader / One person business registration in Pakistan.

Partnership Firm registration in Pakistan

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Company Registration in Pakistan:

o Incorporation/ Formation of Private Limited Companies, Foreign Companies (Branch and Liaison Office) under Companies Ordinance 1984 with Registrar of Companies, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

o Incorporation/ Formation of Single Member Company (SMC) Limited Companies

under Companies Ordinance 1984 with Registrar of Companies, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

o Incorporation/ Formation of Public Limited Companies under Companies Ordinance

1984 with Registrar of Companies, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

o Applying and obtaining license and Incorporation/ Formation of Not For Profit Companies (NGOs, INGOs) under section 42 of Companies Ordinance 1984 with Registrar of Companies, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

o Post registration matters of companies including Transfer of shares, change of

Directors, Appointment of CEO/Auditor/Legal Advisor, Change of Company Status (Conversion from SMC to Multimember Pvt. Ltd. Company and vice versa), Company Regularization, CEES, Company Winding Up, Appearing before SECP Tribunals/Courts for adjudication and any matters pertaining to Company Law.

2. Business/Investment Advisory Services:

This segment of SBC provides advisory services mainly in the following categories:

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(a) Business Advisory:

Provide consultancy for the best feasible business option according to the expertise and resources available to each client; considering the required legal framework and the market conditions.

Convert dream into a reality by translating the specific business needs of our valued clients into a comprehensive business plan or feasibility report.

Conduct research and surveys on behalf of upcoming and growing NGOs/NPOs. Conduct industry surveys and research analysis for customized business needs of our

clients. Content writing (SOPs, policies, manuals, internal Procedures) for organizations, their

websites and any other purpose.

(b) Investment Advisory:

Provide consultancy for various investment options available in capital market, money

market, fixed income securities, government securities and/or in mutual funds according

to the clients’ specific cash-flow requirements and risk appetite.

3. Financial Audit and Control Services:

Internal and External Audit Audit and preparation of financial statements for bank borrowing purposes. Income/ Sales Tax matters including e-filing. Development of internal control system for effective management.

4. Tax Services:

(a) Income Tax:

Applying for and obtaining National Tax Number (NTN) Certificate. Preparation and filing of Annual Income Tax Returns, Wealth Tax Statements and

Annexures. Preparation and filing of periodic Withholding Tax Statements (WHT). Appeal filing and Adjudication at various forums under Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.

(b) Sales Tax:

Applying for and obtaining General Sales Tax (GST) registration. Advices and pursuing in claim for adjustment of input and output taxes, following up

GST exemption(s) and GST audit. Representation on behalf of the clients before GST assessment authorities and

appellate authorities on contentious GST issues and dispute resolution. Correspondence with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for removing fiscal

anomalies and obtaining Ruling on GST related issues. Reviews of existing systems and monitoring to highlight possible areas of exposure

to sales tax assessments and associated penalties.

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Appeal filing and Adjudication at various forums under Sales Tax Act 1990.

5. Intellectual Property (IP) Services:

Our major services under IP laws are as under:

Trademarks Registration

Brand Name Registration

Patents Registration

Industrial Designs Registration

Copyrights

Unfair Competition

Anti-Counterfeiting

Licensing

Franchising

Trade Secrets

Data Protection

Domain Names

Market Survey & Research

Serving the Legal Notices and taking appropriate legal actions against third party

on behalf of clients in case of Infringement of Trade Mark, Patent, Copyrights 6. Human Resource Services:

HR Wing of SBC mainly provides services in following two broader categories of HR

issues:

(a) HR Consultancy: HR Shared Service Center

Handling Employment Issues

Managing Misconduct or Poor Performance

Remunerations or Entitlements

What’s happening in the Employment Market

Employment / Independent Contractor Agreements

Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedures

Restructuring / Redundancy Processes

HR Policies and Practices

Labour laws/legal advice through legal experts

High Performance Work Practices

(b) Training for Professional Development:

Customized training for professional developments of Human Resources for any

Individual, Firm, Company and NGOs. These customized trainings may be provided in the

following areas: Management

Communication Skills

Sales

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Customer Service

Team Building

Training for Professional Development

7. Information Technology (IT) Solutions:

Internet Marketing

Domain name registration.

Website Hosting Services.

Website development and designing.

Website updating and webmaster services.

Tailor-made IT solutions, Software, SEOs and other related activities.

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CHINESE COMPANIES WHO AVAILED OUR SERVICES

S.No. Name of Chinese Company Service Provided

1 TELLHOW SCI-TECH LIMITED Registration of Liaison Office in Pakistan

2 GI TECHNOLOGIES PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Registration of Subsidiary of GI

Technologies（Beijing）Co.,Ltd, Beijing,

China in Pakistan. This is a public company which is committed to R & D , manufacturing, sales of logging tools. Meanwhile the Company is also providing logging services for the oil field users.

3 XIAOMI TECHNOLOGY PAKISTAN (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Registration of local Pakistani Company in Pakistan

4 M/S. STARTIMES, CHINA Advisory regarding registration of Branch Office in Pakistan

5 XIAN SENSHE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Registration of Subsidiary of Chinese Company in Pakistan.

6 Pakistan Hao-Jing Tobacco (Pvt.) Limited

Registration of Subsidiary of Hao-Jing

Tobacco, China in Pakistan is under progress.

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OUR TEAM Muhammad Abdul Hannan Senior Corporate & Business Consultant Co-founding Partner, Synergy Business Consulting. Before founding SBC, he was serving as Assistant Director / Registrar, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Islamabad-Pakistan where he worked for around 10 years in the area of corporate compliance, business startups, formation of legal entities (Local Companies, NGOs, INGOs, Foreign Companies, JVs), Initial Public Offering, Commodity Exchange, Employee Stock Option Schemes, Enforcement of Companies Laws, Research, development of new laws and new “business development” concepts. Before joining SECP, he has served Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as Auditor Sales Tax for two and half years (2.5) years where he has worked in sales tax audit department. He has graduated in Commerce and Law (LLB) with Masters both in Commerce (M.Com) and Business Economics (M.B.Econ.), an Associate Member of Pakistan Institute of Corporate Secretaries (ICSP), and a fellow member of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountant (PIPFA). Muhammad Afzal Qureshi CEO The E Media (Pvt.) Limited Afzal has been working for IT industry since 2002, started from Karachi, having work experience with United Nations High Commission for Human Rights Karachi and Agha Khan Development Network. Muhammad Afzal Qureshi is a graduate in Computer Sciences and having professional expertise of Web Development, Graphic Design, Photography, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Management and Advertising.

The E Media has several child projects like Domestic and International Tourism, Real Estate, Portal Developments of Mega and Small Cities.

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Sahibzadah Uzair Hashim Co-Founding Partner of C&T LAW, commenced practice in Islamabad after receiving the LL.B (Hons.) degree (1999-2004) from International Islamic University, Islamabad. He has also been awarded the LL.M degree in International Business Law (2005-2006) by the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. Before founding C&T LAW, he was working for Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Mobilink) as Head Regulatory & Corporate Compliance Section and has previously worked with different multinational companies as well as leading law firms in Islamabad, Pakistan. He has extensive experience in all aspects of corporate law and his current areas of focus are Business Transactions & Corporate Consultancy, Telecommunications & IT, Intellectual Property, Media and Competition. He is Advocate High Court of Pakistan.

Muhammad Sohaib Sheikh Co-Founding Partner of C&T LAW, commenced practice in Islamabad after receiving the LL.B degree (1998-2001) from University of Punjab. He has also been awarded the LL.M degree in International Business Law (2005-2006) by the University of Manchester, United Kingdom and is enrolled with International Islamic University as a Research Scholar, Ph.D. (Law). Before founding C&T LAW, he was working for Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan as Registrar (Appellate Bench) and has previously worked with a leading law firm in Islamabad, Pakistan. He has extensive experience in corporate law and his current areas of focus are Capital Market, Banking and Finance, Energy, Employment/Labor and Service, Competition, Tax and Construction & Engineering. He is Advocate High Court of Pakistan and member of Islamabad High Court Bar Association.

Zia Ullah Senior Partner Zia Masood Kiani & Co. (Chartered Accountants) A firm registered under Institute of Chartered Accountants Ordinance, 1961. Member of GMN International– An association of legally independent accounting Firms. Zia Ullah is a Senior Partner in the firm with more than 16 years’ experience. His assignments include development of budget, accounting, internal audit, internal control, Human Resource & procurement manuals. He has performed numerous assignments relating to the development and implementation of PPRA rules and regulations in public sector. He has trained more than 150 employees of GOP from different directorates & departments including health, education, works, agriculture etc. in PPRA Rules, regulations and guidelines. He has performed the assurance & consulting assignments of international donor funded programmes, including of USAID, IFAD, UNOPS, TAF, CDM SMITH, JICA, NCA, DFID etc. He has experience of working in various Countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Somaliland, Somalia and Dubai.

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China Pak Advisors Secretariat

Suite # 2, Block 15-C, Housing Foundation, Ibn-e-Sina Road, G-11/3,

Islamabad PABX: +92(51) 222 9 005,

Fax: +92(51)222 9 320 Cell 1: +92-321-5379904, Cell 2: +92-321-504 32 62