How to register a company in Pakistan with SECP (2026)

The short answer

You register a company in Pakistan with the SECP (Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan), mostly online. Small businesses usually register as a Private Limited company or a Single-Member Company (SMC). With the name reserved and documents in order, incorporation can often be completed within about a week.

Choose your structure

• Private Limited (Pvt Ltd) — two or more members, limited liability, easiest to raise investment
• Single-Member Company (SMC) — one owner, limited liability
• Association of Persons (AOP) / partnership — two or more partners, simpler and cheaper, but personal liability

The steps

• Reserve your company name on the SECP eServices portal
• File the incorporation documents (memorandum & articles, member details)
• Receive your certificate of incorporation
• Register for an NTN with the FBR
• Register for sales tax, if it applies to you
• Open a corporate bank account

What you'll need

• CNICs of all members / directors
• A few options for the company name
• A registered business address
• Details of your share capital and shareholding

Tax from day one

Registering is only half the job — a new company has tax obligations immediately. We set up your NTN and sales-tax registration and keep you compliant, so you're ready to operate, not just incorporated.