Private Limited Company Registration
SECP incorporation of a private limited company.
- Fee: Quotation required
- Online, anywhere in Pakistan
About this service
A private limited company — its name ends with "(Private) Limited" — is the most common structure for businesses with two or more owners. It is a separate legal entity, its shareholders' liability is limited to their shares, and it cannot offer its shares to the general public.
Under the Companies Act, 2017 a private limited company needs at least two members (shareholders) and two directors. The same people can be both.
- Name search and reservation with SECP
- Memorandum and articles of association suited to your business
- Shareholding and directors recorded correctly from the start
- Certificate of incorporation, then the company's NTN and FBR profile
- A compliance calendar for the first year
Documents required
- CNIC copies of all directors and shareholders (passport for foreign nationals)
- Three proposed company names in order of preference
- Registered office address in Pakistan
- Main line of business
- Authorised and paid-up capital, and each shareholder's share
- A separate mobile number and email address for each director
Exact requirements depend on your case. Your officer will confirm the final list after reviewing your details.
How it works
- Send the inquiry form on this page with your contact details.
- We review your case, list the documents needed and confirm the fee with you.
- We reserve the company name and prepare the memorandum, articles and incorporation application for your review.
- After your approval the application is submitted through SECP's online system; SECP sends verification codes to the directors.
- When SECP issues the certificate of incorporation we complete the FBR profile and hand over your company documents.
Frequently asked questions
How many people are needed for a private limited company?
At least two members (shareholders) and two directors under the Companies Act, 2017. One person can hold both roles.
Can a foreigner be a director or shareholder?
Yes, but foreign nationals go through additional security clearance arranged through SECP, which adds steps and time to the process.
What has to be done after incorporation?
The company needs its FBR profile, a bank account and, where applicable, sales tax registration. It must then keep up with annual SECP filings and tax returns — see our SECP Company Compliance service.
Ask about Private Limited Company Registration
Tell us a little about your case. We reply with the requirements and a fee quotation — no payment is needed to ask.
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