Import and Export Matters

Import & Export Compliance & Licensing

You may be a successful entrepreneur, but getting approval to kickstart the import and export business in Pakistan could be a nightmare. SALMAN Law Firm offers legal support to Pakistanis at home and abroad to ensure compliance with Pakistani and international trade laws. From registration to approval of licensing, we handle the legal formalities so that you can focus on your business.

Our services cover:

• Import/export licensing and registrations with relevant authorities, our legal support is crucial to get licensing and approvals from the Ministry of Commerce and FBR, ensuring your business is all set to operate lawfully and without bureaucratic delays.
• Assistance with permits for restricted or regulated goods includes legal support for pharmaceuticals, food items, industrial equipment, and approvals for technology-based imports.
• Legal opinions on bilateral and multilateral trade agreements: We offer expert legal support to meet Pakistan’s FTAs and international commitments, to help clients, especially foreign exporters, maximize opportunities and avoid regulatory pitfalls.

Customs Disputes & Litigation

Customs disputes include wrongful charges, incorrect classification of goods, overvaluation or under-valuation claims, wrong application of origin rules, miscalculated VAT, excise, or environmental taxes, penalties imposed for non-existent violations, excessive storage, demurrage, or scanning fees. SALAM team provides expert legal assistance for dispute resolution among regulatory bodies and traders.

We assist with:

• Appeals: Help in filing appeals against customs valuation and classification disputes, protecting your business from inflated assessments or arbitrary classifications.
• Litigation: Legal support to file for duty drawback, claiming exemptions, or refunds, ensuring that businesses receive the incentives and rebates they are entitled to.
• Legal Representation: Customs Appellate Tribunals, High Courts, and other forums, offering both legal support for local and international law.
• Challenging: Unlawful detention of consignments or goods, safeguarding your right to uninterrupted trade.

Trade Contracts & International Transactions

Local and foreign-based business entities trading in Pakistan can mitigate risks via expert legal support. SALAM legal advisors can help clients draft the commercial agreements. We can seek legal remedies for the enforcement of contracts in the true spirit. Our legal expertise covers international best practices that are also bindable as per Pakistani law.

Our legal team provides legal services in:

• Import/export contracts and supply agreements, tailored to protect our clients against potential disputes.
• Letters of Credit (LCs) and trade finance documentation, ensuring compliance with SBP and international banking regulations
•  Shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics agreements, covering liability, insurance, and risk allocation in supply chains.
•   Dispute resolution mechanisms, including arbitration under ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL rules, give overseas clients the confidence that their disputes will be resolved fairly and efficiently.

Our cross-border expertise enables international clients to engage in trade with Pakistan on secure and transparent terms.