Straight answers to the questions we hear most from Pakistani SMEs and business owners considering outsourced accounting and tax support.
NAMA provides a full accounting function for Pakistan-based businesses — general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliation and financial statement preparation, plus financial management (budgeting, forecasting, cash flow), tax compliance (income tax, sales tax, withholding tax), and internal controls review. Services can be engaged individually or as a fully outsourced accounting function.
Cost depends on transaction volume, the number of services required, and reporting frequency. Outsourced accounting is generally more cost-effective than hiring a full in-house accounting team once salaries, benefits, software and office overhead are factored in. NAMA agrees a clear monthly fee after reviewing your business and requirements during an initial consultation.
Yes. NAMA prepares and files income tax returns, manages monthly sales tax filing under the Pakistan Sales Tax Act, and handles withholding tax deduction, deposit, and statement filing. We also maintain organised tax records to support compliance and reduce the risk of penalties from late or incorrect filings.
Yes. NAMA supports sales tax registration (STRN) and prepares and files monthly sales tax returns for registered taxpayers, keeping filing history and challans organised for future reference and compliance review.
Bookkeeping covers recording and organising day-to-day transactions — the raw data. Full accounting services build on that with financial statement preparation, management reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and analysis that supports business decisions. NAMA's Pakistan services cover both, structured according to what each business actually needs.
Yes. NAMA calculates and processes employee salaries, deductions, and payroll records in compliance with applicable requirements, as part of the core accounting service for Pakistan-based clients.
Yes. NAMA assists with NTN (National Tax Number) and STRN (Sales Tax Registration Number) registration procedures for new businesses and individuals, as part of onboarding a client into FBR compliance.
Client financial data is handled with strict confidentiality. Access to records and systems is limited to what is required for the agreed scope of services, and client information is not discussed, shared, or referenced outside of the engagement.
Yes. NAMA reviews existing financial records for completeness and accuracy, identifies gaps or errors, and reconstructs or corrects books that have fallen behind — a common starting point for businesses transitioning from informal to structured accounting.
An in-house accountant is a direct hire, with salary, benefits, training, and management time sitting with the business, and coverage gaps during leave or turnover. Outsourcing to NAMA delivers the same accounting function through a defined monthly engagement, with continuity built in and no additional headcount to manage.
Yes. NAMA conducts structured internal reviews of financial records, processes, and controls to identify gaps and prepare businesses for external audit or review. This is a review and preparation function, not a statutory audit.
Contact NAMA for an initial consultation, where we review your business structure, current financial situation and requirements. From there, a clear engagement scope is agreed — services, reporting frequency, timelines, and fee — before onboarding begins.
Contact NAMA directly to discuss your specific accounting and tax requirements.