SECP company registration is done online on the SECP eServices portal, and a new company usually gets its NTN at the same time. The Invest Pakistan helps founders choose the right company type, reserve the name, prepare the memorandum and articles, file the incorporation and open the business bank account.
Last updated: 5 November 2026 by Ahmed, The Invest Pakistan.
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SECP Company Registration: Which Company Type?
| Type | Members | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single Member Company (SMC-Private) Limited | 1 member, with a nominee | Solo founders and freelancers who want limited liability |
| Private Limited Company | 2 to 50 members | Partners and startups planning to raise investment |
| Public Limited Company | 3 or more members | Large businesses; more compliance |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | 2 or more partners | Professional firms that want partnership flexibility |
How The Invest Pakistan Handles Your Registration
- Advise on company type, share capital and directors.
- Check and reserve your company name on SECP eServices.
- Draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Prepare director and shareholder details and digital signatures, and file the incorporation.
- After incorporation: NTN, bank account opening and, if needed, sales tax registration.
Documents for SECP Company Registration
- CNIC (or passport for foreign directors) and contact details of every director and shareholder.
- Proposed company names (keep two or three options) and the main business activity.
- Registered office address.
- Authorised and paid-up capital.
- Nominee details for a single member company.
SECP Company Registration Step by Step
- Step 1: Create an account on SECP eServices.
- Step 2: Apply for name availability and reservation.
- Step 3: Upload incorporation documents and pay the SECP fee online. The fee depends on authorised capital; SECP’s fee schedule shows the current amount.
- Step 4: SECP issues the Certificate of Incorporation; the NTN is linked through the SECP-FBR integration.
- Step 5: Open the company bank account and keep up with annual SECP filings.
Why Choose The Invest Pakistan for SECP Company Registration?
When you come to The Invest Pakistan for SECP company registration, you deal with one team that explains every step in plain English or Urdu, checks your documents before anything is submitted, and tells you upfront which costs are official fees and which are our service charge. There are no hidden charges and no promises we cannot keep.
- Experience: The Invest Pakistan publishes detailed, regularly updated guides on tax, banking, investing and government schemes in Pakistan.
- Accuracy: we follow the official rules from FBR, SBP, SECP and the relevant departments, and update our process when they change.
- Privacy: your CNIC, passwords and documents are used only for your case and never shared.
- Support after the work is done: questions after submission are answered on WhatsApp.
How to Get Started With SECP Company Registration
Send us a WhatsApp message with your name, city and a line about what you need. We reply with the documents list for your SECP company registration case, the steps, the time it usually takes and our fee for the work. Once you agree, we start right away.
Related tools and guides: estimate tax with our income tax calculator, and see our NTN registration, sales tax registration and how to become a filer guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does SECP company registration take?
If documents are complete, online incorporation is usually finished within a few working days.
Can one person register a company in Pakistan?
Yes, as a Single Member Company (SMC-Private) Limited, with a nominee named in case of death or incapacity.
Do I get an NTN with SECP registration?
New companies usually receive an NTN through the SECP and FBR integration at incorporation.
What is the SECP fee for company registration?
It depends on authorised capital. SECP publishes the fee schedule on its eServices portal; we confirm the exact amount for your capital before filing.
Can overseas Pakistanis register a company?
Yes. Foreign and overseas directors can be appointed; extra documents such as passports are needed.
The Invest Pakistan is an independent consultancy. We are not part of, or affiliated with, any government department, bank, broker or scheme, and we cannot guarantee approval of any application. Official fees, if any, are paid directly to the government body or institution concerned.
Related Guides and Services
- NTN registration service
- Sales tax registration service
- Business plan writing service
- Business loans in Pakistan
- All services by The Invest Pakistan
Sources
- SECP eServices portal
- Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
- Dawn: 14,802 firms registered in July to October (FY26)
Talk to The Invest Pakistan about SECP company registration today. Message us on WhatsApp (+92 327 5025285) or use our contact page.