Frequently Asked Questions

The platform is managed, governed, and operated by MSJC LLP. All advisors, roster members, and content are curated and supervised under MSJC's institutional oversight.

While CPEC.BUSINESS is primarily tailored for Chinese investors and enterprises engaged in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor, the platform's services are available to any foreign or domestic entity seeking professional business advisory in Pakistan.

Yes. MSJC LLP maintains its principal office in Lahore, Pakistan, with advisory reach extending across all major cities and economic zones.

We offer 10 service clusters including: Company Registration & Business Formation, Tax & NTN Registration, PEC Registration, Bank Account Opening, Financial Consultancy, Business Plan Development, Licences & Permits, SEZ & Gwadar Advisory, Property Acquisition, and Legal & Dispute Advisory.

Click the "Get Started" button on any page and complete the intake form. Our team will review your requirements and match you with the right advisor or service cluster within 48 hours.

Yes. The platform integrates AI assistants for compliance monitoring, document review, regulatory tracking, and risk assessments. These tools support — but do not replace — the human advisory layer.

Absolutely. Most advisory services can be delivered remotely via the platform's dashboard, video consultations, and document collaboration tools. In-person meetings can be arranged when needed.

Yes, foreign nationals can hold 100% ownership in a Private Limited Company in Pakistan. There is no mandatory local partner requirement for most sectors, although certain sectors may have specific regulations.

A standard company incorporation through SECP typically takes 5–10 working days once all documentation is in order. Name reservation can be done within 24–48 hours online.

For most private limited companies, there is no minimum capital requirement under the Companies Act, 2017. However, specific regulatory or licensing requirements may set sector-specific capital thresholds.

All advisors undergo a credential verification process managed by MSJC LLP. This includes review of qualifications, professional licences, references, sector experience, and language capabilities. Advisor profiles are subject to ongoing review.

Yes. You may browse the advisor directory and request a specific advisor by category, sector expertise, language, or jurisdiction. Alternatively, the platform will recommend an appropriate advisor based on your intake form.

Qualified professionals may apply through the Advisor Application page. MSJC LLP reviews all submissions and onboards advisors on merit and platform need.

The Roster is a curated panel of arbitrators, mediators, adjudicators, dispute board members, construction law specialists, claims consultants, and expert witnesses — all vetted and approved by MSJC LLP for CPEC-related disputes.

Yes. You may nominate or request a specific roster member for your dispute resolution proceedings. MSJC LLP will confirm availability and qualification match before appointment.

The platform facilitates dispute readiness, documentation review, and connects you with the appropriate dispute resolution professional. The actual proceedings are conducted independently under relevant legal frameworks.

Billing is handled through the platform's dashboard. Each service engagement comes with a clear scope of work, fee estimate, and payment schedule before commitment. Service bundles offer discounted rates for multi-service engagements.

Initial intake and requirement assessment is complimentary. Detailed advisory engagements are billed per the agreed scope and terms.