Import and export of goods with Pakistan — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 15 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD
Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme
Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Pakistani partner
Import textiles, clothing, leather goods, rice, and sporting goods from Pakistan.
Export metals, fertilizers, petroleum products, wheat, and machinery.
A contract for services from Pakistani companies: IT outsourcing, textile production, construction.
A contract for services to Pakistani clients: IT, education.
Key terms to reflect in the contract with Pakistan
Pakistan is not a party to the CISG, but the contract from the builder is governed by Russian law, with disputes referred to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the Convention applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)) unless the parties exclude it.
CISG · Russian lawThe parties choose the contract currency; agree on the payment route with your bank. SWIFT via major Pakistani banks.
USD · PKR domesticForeign trade operations with controlled goods and technologies require a license (Art. 19 of Russian Federal Law No. 183-FZ "On Export Control"), issued by the authorized federal export control body. Check whether your goods are controlled before signing the contract.
183-FZ · licensingThe deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it. Under Presidential Decree No. 430, the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is tied to the mandatory sale rate — check the rate in force on the date of the deal. For amounts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), the contract is registered with the bank and receives a unique number (UNK).
173-FZ · contract registrationAnswers on drawing up a contract with a company from Pakistan
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
Pakistan is a large Islamic republic with a population of over 230 million people.
The contract should include the NTN (National Tax Number), company name, and address. Verify through FBR (fbr.gov.pk).
Pakistan has not ratified CISG. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law, with disputes referred to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; the CISG applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)) unless the parties exclude it.
Agree on the payment route with your bank before signing.
Seaports include Karachi.