How to Open a Business Bank Account in Pakistan for a New SECP Company
A comprehensive banking tutorial for business owners on opening a corporate bank account for a SECP Private Limited or SMC-Pvt Ltd company in Pakistan, preparing Board Resolutions, and passing NADRA biometric verification.
- •SECP Certified Documents: Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum & Articles, Form 1, Form 21, and Form 29.
- •Board Resolution: Official resolution signed by all directors authorizing account opening and signatories.
- •NADRA Biometric Verification: In-person thumb impression at bank branch for authorized signatories.
- •FBR Corporate NTN: Official 7-digit corporate tax registration certificate.
Table of Contents
1. Choosing the Right Bank for Your SECP Company (Meezan, HBL, Bank Alfalah)
Opening a business bank account is essential for injecting paid-up capital, receiving client payments, and operating legally in Pakistan.
For software houses and IT exporters, banks like Meezan Bank, HBL, and Bank Alfalah offer superior digital banking portals, e-PRC generation, and SBP 50% FCVA dollar retention accounts.
2. Full List of SECP Certified Documents Required
- SECP Certificate of Incorporation (attested certified copy).
- Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA / AOA).
- SECP Form 1, Form 21 (Registered Office), and Form 29 (Directors).
- FBR Corporate NTN Certificate.
- CNIC / NICOP copies of all directors.
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ADVAQ drafts board resolutions, orders SECP certified document copies, pre-screens your dossier with bank branch managers, and expedites account approval.
3. Drafting an Approved Board Resolution
The Board Resolution must explicitly state: the bank branch name, account title, authorized signatories, single or joint signing authority, and online banking privileges.
4. NADRA Biometric Verification & Account Activation
Authorized signatories must visit the chosen bank branch in person to complete NADRA biometric thumbprint verification and sign specimen signature cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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