Posted by Having the right paperwork ready is the difference between a 2–3 day incorporation and weeks of back-and-forth. This is the complete, up-to-date checklist of documents required for company registration in Pakistan through SECP in 2026 for local directors, foreign directors, and single-member companies.
Good news: SECP’s online portal (eServices / LEAP eZfile) auto-generates your MOA, AOA, and statutory forms from the information you enter, so you mostly need to gather identity, address, and company-name details, then verify and digitally sign.
A. Documents for Each Director & Shareholder
Collect these for every proposed director and shareholder:
- CNIC (both sides) valid Computerized National Identity Card for Pakistani nationals
- NTN (National Tax Number) of directors/shareholders, where available
- Passport-size photograph (soft copy)
- Personal email address and mobile number the SIM should be registered in that person’s own name (used for the eZfile account and PIN)
- Residential address with proof a recent utility bill or bank statement
B. Company Documents
- Proposed company name have 3 options ready in order of preference (avoids rejection delays)
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) defines your business objects/scope (e.g. “IT services”, “import/export”)
- Articles of Association (AOA) sets out internal management rules
- Registered office address full postal details (you may start with a correspondence address, but the definitive registered office must be notified to SECP within 30 days of incorporation)
- Nature of principal business activity
MOA & AOA: the portal provides standard templates and auto-generates them. You only need a customized MOA/AOA if you have complex shareholder rights, dispute-resolution, or special clauses.
C. Statutory Forms (Auto-Generated by the Portal)
These forms are populated from the details you enter and signed with your digital PIN. You don’t draft them by hand, but it helps to know what they are:
| Form | Purpose |
| Form 1 | Declaration of Compliance confirms the legal requirements for incorporation are met |
| Form 21 | Notice of the situation (address) of the registered office |
| Form 29 | Particulars of directors, CEO, secretary, and other officers |
D. The Digital Signature (PIN)
Every director and shareholder must create their own account on the SECP portal using their CNIC/passport, email, and mobile number.
SECP issues a 4-digit PIN by SMS and email that acts as your digital signature each person signs the application with their own PIN. For faster incorporation, have every co-founder’s PIN ready before you start.
E. Additional Documents for Foreign / Overseas Directors
If any director or shareholder is a foreign national or overseas Pakistani, you’ll also need:
- Valid passport copy (often apostilled or notarized) for foreign nationals
- NICOP for overseas Pakistanis
- Visa or residence permit if residing in Pakistan
- Board resolution + proof of incorporation if a corporate body is a subscriber
- Apostilled/notarized Power of Attorney if a representative or consultant files on your behalf
F. What’s Different for a Single Member Company (SMC)?
An SMC has just one shareholder, so you provide documents for one person plus you must nominate a nominee director (who steps in if the single member is unable to act), with their CNIC and consent. Otherwise the document set is largely the same as a private limited company.
Pro Tips to Avoid Rejection
- All documents must be in English. If your CNIC or documents are in Urdu, a notary-certified English translation is required.
- Scans must be clear and legible blurry uploads are a common cause of deficiency notices.
- Keep 3 name options avoid names implying government links or copying known brands.
- Match details exactly across CNIC, forms, and the application mismatches cause delays.
Got Your Documents? Here’s the Next Step
Once your documents are ready, you file the incorporation application on SECP eServices. For the full walkthrough, read our complete guide on how to register a company in Pakistan,so there are no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the basic documents for company registration in Pakistan?
At minimum: CNIC (and NTN) of all directors and shareholders, passport-size photos, a proposed company name, MOA and AOA (auto-generated by the portal), and a registered office address. Statutory Forms 1, 21, and 29 are generated from your details.
Q: Do I need to draft the MOA and AOA myself?
No. SECP’s portal provides standard templates and auto-generates the MOA and AOA. You only need a customized version if your company has complex shareholder or governance arrangements.
Q: What documents do foreign directors need?
A valid passport (often apostilled/notarized), NICOP for overseas Pakistanis, a visa/residence permit if residing in Pakistan, and — for corporate subscribers — a board resolution and proof of incorporation.
Q: Do documents need to be in English?
Yes. All documents submitted to SECP must be in English. Urdu documents require a notary-certified English translation.
Q: Is a physical office address required?
You can begin with a correspondence address, but the definitive registered office address must be notified to SECP within 30 days of incorporation.
Q: What is the digital signature for SECP registration?
Each director/shareholder gets a 4-digit PIN by SMS and email after creating their SECP account. This PIN acts as their digital signature to authenticate the application.
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