SECP Company Registration
in Pakistan

SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) is the federal regulatory authority that oversees corporate entities in Pakistan. Registering with SECP establishes your business as a separate legal entity (Pvt Ltd or SMC), giving you corporate credibility, limited liability protection, the ability to issue shares, and access to corporate bank accounts and government tax incentives.

A Private Limited Company requires a minimum of 2 directors and shareholders, which is ideal for partners and co-founders. A Single Member Company (SMC) is a private limited company with only 1 director and shareholder, allowing a solo founder to have full corporate liability protection and credibility without needing a partner.

We require: clear scans of valid CNICs/Passports of all proposed directors/shareholders, their email addresses and phone numbers, the proposed company names (3 options in order of preference), and the physical address of the company's registered office.

Once we collect your documents and submit the name reservation, it takes 1 to 2 business days. The complete incorporation process (drafting Mem&Arts, filing, SECP review, and issuing the certificate) is typically completed within 7 to 10 working days.

There is no high minimum paid-up capital requirement to register a company in Pakistan. You can start with an authorized capital of Rs. 100,000 (divided into shares of Rs. 10 or Rs. 100 each), which keeps your initial SECP registration fees low.

SECP filing fees are calculated based on your company's authorized capital. For an authorized capital of Rs. 100,000, the official SECP name reservation and registration fees (challan) total approximately Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 4,000. These fees are paid directly to SECP via bank challan or online portal.

Yes. Foreign citizens can register a company with SECP and act as directors or shareholders. The process requires additional documentation (passport scan, foreign address proof) and undergoes security clearance by the Ministry of Interior, which takes longer to approve.

SECP issues all Certificates of Incorporation, Memorandums, and Articles of Association digitally as secure, digitally signed PDF files. These files are the official legal proof of your company and are fully accepted by banks, tax authorities (FBR), and clients.

Yes. Once your company is incorporated, you can open a corporate bank account at any commercial bank in Pakistan (such as Meezan Bank, HBL, Alfalah, or Standard Chartered). The bank will require your Certificate of Incorporation, Mem&Arts, and company NTN.

Once SECP issues the incorporation certificate, FBR automatically generates a corporate NTN (National Tax Number) for your company in most cases. If it is not generated automatically, we file the registration manually on the FBR IRIS portal on your behalf.

SECP companies must file annual returns (Form A/Form 29) to keep their registry records up to date. They are also required to file annual corporate income tax returns with FBR. We handle these filings to keep your company in good standing.

SECP rejects names that are identical to existing companies, contain offensive or restricted words, or violate trademarks. If your preferred name is rejected, we will help you modify it or submit a new name search using your alternative choices without charging additional professional fees.