Travel & tours licence
Business registration and licensing for travel agencies with the tourism department and PCAA.
Overview
Licensing a travel and tours business: business registration, the provincial tourism department licence and related civil aviation requirements.
Why it matters
Travel agencies and tour operators need a licence to sell tickets, packages and Hajj/Umrah services legally. A licence also opens up airline and IATA tie-ups.
Who needs this
- New travel agencies and tour operators
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1Business setupTAXWORK
Company or firm registration and NTN.
1–3 weeks - 2Licence applicationTAXWORK
Filed with the tourism department.
1 week - 3InspectionAuthority
Office and documents checked.
Varies - 4LicenceAuthority
Licence issued; renewed periodically.
On approval
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- Business registration
- Travel and tours licence
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Operating without a licence risks penalties and closure
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Applying under the wrong class or category
- Name or mark already in use, found only after filing
- Licence or registration allowed to lapse at renewal
- Documents attested incorrectly, so the file is returned
Included in our fee
- Eligibility and availability check before filing
- Application, forms and supporting documents prepared
- Follow-up with the authority until the certificate is issued
- Renewal reminders on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Provincial travel agencies laws and rules
Questions
How long does it take?
Usually 1–3 months. Step by step: Business setup (1–3 weeks), Licence application (1 week), Inspection (Varies), Licence (On approval).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Operating without a licence risks penalties and closure.
Do I need a company?
A sole proprietor can apply in many cases; a company helps with airline accreditation.
What are the requirements?
Office premises, capital and qualified staff requirements apply. We check your eligibility first.
Does the licence need renewal?
Yes. Licences must be renewed on time to continue operating.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.