Company Registration & Compliance

Company registration in Pakistan is governed by the Companies Act 2017, administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). The process involves selecting the appropriate company structure — whether a Single Member Company, Private Limited Company, Public Unlisted Company, or Not-for-Profit Association — each carrying distinct filing requirements, disclosure obligations, and regulatory scrutiny. Our firm provides end-to-end guidance from name reservation and drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association to obtaining the Certificate of Incorporation.

Post-incorporation compliance is equally critical. Every registered company must maintain statutory registers, hold annual general meetings, file annual returns and financial statements with SECP, and comply with tax registrations under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 and Sales Tax Act 1990. Directors and officers face personal liability for non-compliance, including monetary penalties and disqualification. We assist clients in meeting these obligations on time and in full conformity with the law.

Beyond SECP compliance, we advise on associated regulatory requirements such as employee registration under provincial social security and EOBI laws, trade license renewals, and sector-specific approvals from bodies like the Pakistan Engineering Council or the State Bank of Pakistan. Our compliance audit service identifies gaps and mitigates risk before authorities initiate proceedings.