Company Setup & Filings

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Company Registration in Pakistan

Wadho & Associates has handled company registrations across Pakistan, supporting businesses in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and beyond. We work with industries ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to services, helping every client complete their SECP company registration smoothly.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Company Registration

Registering a company in Pakistan strengthens your business identity and gives you credibility with clients, investors, and banks. A registered company is more likely to be trusted, can open corporate bank accounts, and can access formal growth opportunities.

Step 1: Approval of Company Name

The first step is choosing a unique company name that meets SECP rules. Your name should be distinctive, avoid prohibited terms, and not copy an existing business.

Step 2: Submission of Documents

After name approval, the required documents are submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). We prepare your application, digital signatures, and supporting paperwork to ensure the filing is complete.

Step 3: Certificate of Incorporation

SECP reviews the documents and issues the certificate of incorporation once everything is in order. Digital signatures are arranged through the SECP’s NIFT service where required.

Step 4: Deposit of Shares

After incorporation, shareholders must deposit the agreed share capital into the company bank account. This step completes the formal registration process and enables the company to begin operations.

Step 5: Tax Registration

The company must register with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and obtain an NTN. If required, sales tax registration can also be completed at this stage.

How to Start Company Registration

Contact the experts at Wadho & Associates and we will handle the registration process for you from start to finish, including SECP filings and tax registration.

Call us now at +92-302-1529734 or email wadhoassociates@gmail.com for a free consultancy on company registration.

Types of Companies in Pakistan

Private Limited Company

A private limited company is one of the most common business structures in Pakistan. It provides corporate status, limits liability, and can be established by local or foreign investors. A minimum of two shareholders is required, and the registered office must be in Pakistan.

Private limited company registration typically takes around six weeks, depending on SECP approvals and required clearances.

Public Limited Company

Public limited companies are governed by the Companies Ordinance, 1984. They can issue shares to the public and may be listed or unlisted.

Listed Companies

Listed public companies must have at least seven directors and meet Pakistan Stock Exchange listing requirements before offering shares publicly.

Unlisted Companies

Unlisted public companies can sell shares to the general public but do not trade on the stock exchange. They require at least three directors and must comply with SECP regulations.

Single Member Limited Company

A Single Member Company (SMC) allows one person to form a private limited company with limited liability. The single member must appoint a nominee director and alternate nominee director, and the company must also appoint a company secretary where required.

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