Registering a Company with SECP: A Simple Checklist

Registering a company is easier when you arrive prepared. Here is what to think about before you start.

Decide the basics

• The type of company that suits your plans, for example a private limited or single-member company
• Two or three possible company names, in case your first choice is taken
• The main business activities you will carry out
• How many directors and shareholders there will be

Gather the documents

• CNIC copies for every director and shareholder
• Contact details and email addresses
• The address of the registered office
• Details of the share capital and who holds which shares

IT or software company?

If your company offers IT or software services, registration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) may also be relevant. We can handle it alongside your SECP registration.

After registration

• Register for tax with the relevant authority
• Open a company bank account
• Set up bookkeeping from day one
• Note your annual filing requirements

Requirements and forms can change, so we confirm the current rules before we file. Our team prepares and submits everything and follows the application until it is complete.