How to Register a Company in Pakistan with SECP Online (eServices Guide)
A comprehensive 2026 digital step-by-step tutorial on registering a Private Limited company or Single Member Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) via eServices.
- Step 1 (Name Reservation): Apply for unique company name reservation on SECP eServices (2-4 hours).
- Step 2 (Digital ID): Create SECP User IDs and digital signatures for all proposed directors.
- Step 3 (Document Filing): Submit Memorandum & Articles of Association, Form 1, Form 21, and Form 29.
- Step 4 (Certificate & NTN): Receive digital Certificate of Incorporation and automatic FBR Corporate NTN.
Table of Contents
1. Name Availability & Search on SECP eServices
The first step in registering a company in Pakistan is securing a unique company name on the SECP eServices portal.
The proposed name must not be identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered company or registered trademark in Pakistan.
2. Setting Up Directors' SECP User IDs & Digital Signatures
Each subscriber and director must register their CNIC/NICOP on eServices to receive a secure pin and digital sign-off credential.
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3. Drafting Memorandum & Articles of Association
The Memorandum of Association (MOA) defines the principal business object of your company (e.g. software development, IT services, trading). The Articles of Association (AOA) establish internal management governance.
4. SECP & FBR Single-Window Corporate NTN Issuance
Thanks to SECP's single-window integration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), your 7-digit Corporate National Tax Number (NTN) is generated automatically upon company approval.
5. Post-Incorporation Steps (Bank Account & Share Capital)
After receiving your Certificate of Incorporation, open a corporate bank account, deposit the subscribed share capital within 30 days, and issue Form 22 to SECP.
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