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SECP Company Compliance Services

Government fees disclosed upfront
Free first consultation
Filed and followed up by our team

Getting company registration in Pakistan done is the easy part. Staying compliant with SECP afterward is the part most founders underestimate. Annual filings, director changes, registered office updates, share transfers each have their own SECP form and their own deadline, and missing them brings penalties that compound the longer they're ignored.

We track what's due and handle the filing, so compliance becomes a scheduled item you're informed about rather than something you find out you've missed.

Corporate compliance in Pakistan covers more ground than most founders expect when they first incorporate: company secretarial filings, statutory registers, beneficial ownership disclosure, and resolution filings for anything from a share transfer to a name change. None of it is complicated on its own, but it adds up if nobody is actively tracking the calendar.

Who needs this

Existing private limited companies and SMCs
Businesses that have changed directors, shareholders, or address since incorporation
Companies that have fallen behind on annual filings and need to catch up
Anyone planning a share transfer or company name change

Documents Required

What you'll need

Company incorporation documents
Current director and shareholder details
Any resolution requiring filing: share transfer, name change, or similar
Prior compliance filing history, if catching up on missed filings

Fees & Timeline

What this costs

Fees depend on which filing(s) you need. A single annual return is priced differently than catching up on several years of missed filings. We quote a flat fee once we know your company's actual compliance position.

Process

How it works

STEP 01

Compliance Health Check

We review what's been filed and what's overdue before doing anything else.

STEP 02

Filing Preparation

We prepare the specific SECP form needed: annual return, director change, address update, and so on.

STEP 03

SECP Submission

We file through SECP's eServices portal.

STEP 04

Confirmation & Compliance Calendar

We confirm the filing and tell you what's due next, instead of filing once and disappearing.

Common Mistakes

Mistakes to avoid

Assuming a dormant or inactive company doesn't need to file. In most cases it still does, even with no real activity.
Forgetting to update SECP after a registered office move, which leaves official notices going to the wrong address.
Missing the beneficial ownership filing entirely, since it's a separate requirement many founders don't know exists.
Letting several years of filings stack up before addressing them, which makes the eventual catch-up far more expensive than staying current would have been.

Why Pak Register

Uzair Shahid, Founder & CEO

We don't just file once. We flag your next deadline so compliance stays current instead of becoming an annual emergency. More about Uzair →

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss an SECP annual filing?

Penalties apply and increase the longer a filing is overdue, and persistent non-compliance can affect the company's standing with SECP. Catching up sooner is always cheaper than later.

How often does a company need to file with SECP?

An annual return is required every year, plus separate filings whenever something changes: directors, registered office, shareholding, or company name.

Can I change directors without a lawyer?

The filing itself doesn't require a lawyer, but it does require the correct SECP form and supporting resolution, which is exactly what this service handles.

What is SECP's beneficial ownership reporting requirement?

Companies are required to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners to SECP. This is a separate filing from the annual return and has its own compliance deadline.

Can you help wind up a company that's no longer operating?

Yes. Winding up has its own SECP process distinct from simply stopping operations, and leaving a company unwound while inactive still accrues compliance obligations.

What is a dormant company under SECP rules?

A dormant company is one with no significant accounting transactions during a period, but dormancy generally still requires certain filings; it doesn't exempt a company from SECP obligations entirely.

Do small companies get any compliance exemptions?

Some simplified requirements can apply depending on company size and category, but the core annual filing obligation generally still applies. We'll confirm what, if anything, is reduced for your specific company.

How much do penalties for late SECP filing typically add up to?

Penalties accrue based on how overdue a filing is and can compound across multiple missed years. We'll give you the actual current figure for your situation once we've reviewed what's outstanding, rather than a number that may not reflect SECP's current penalty structure.

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