SECP Forms

A searchable list of SECP forms: when to file, who files and the section.

Form numbers follow the Companies Regulations, 2024. Several older forms were merged or renumbered.

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Annual filing

  • Form APreviously Form A, B, D

    Annual return

    Annual return of members, directors, officers and share capital as at the AGM date (or 31 December if no AGM is held).

    When to file
    Within 30 days of the AGM. If no AGM is held or it is not concluded, and for inactive companies, within 30 days of the end of the calendar year. Late filing attracts an additional fee.
    Who files
    All companies, where particulars have changed since the last return. Single member companies and private companies with paid-up capital up to Rs 3 million need not file if nothing has changed.
    s.130, s.424(5)
  • Form 24Previously Form C

    Annual return: no change

    Short return confirming that nothing has changed since the last annual return.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of the AGM.
    Who files
    Companies with no change in particulars, other than single member companies and private companies with paid-up capital up to Rs 3 million.
    s.130(5)
  • Form 20Previously Form 34

    Pattern of shareholding

    Pattern of shareholding included with the directors' report.

    When to file
    With the annual financial statements.
    Who files
    Public companies, and private companies that are subsidiaries of a public company.
    s.227(2)(f)

Directors and officers

  • Form 9Previously Form 28, 29, 15

    Particulars of directors and officers

    Appointment, change or cessation of directors, chief executive, company secretary, CFO, auditors, legal adviser and the nominee of a single member company, and changes in their particulars. Consent to act is attached as an appendix.

    When to file
    Within 15 days of the appointment or change. For an auditor, within 14 days, with the auditor's written consent. Changes of directors and chief executive are filed online with digital verification by the person concerned.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.167, s.197, s.246(9)

Share capital and members

  • Form 3Previously Form 3, 3A

    Return of allotment / change over 25%

    Return of allotment of shares, and intimation of a change of more than 25% in shareholding, membership or voting rights.

    When to file
    Allotment: within 45 days. Change over 25%: within 15 days of the threshold being crossed.
    Who files
    Allotment: all companies with share capital. Change over 25%: companies other than listed companies.
    s.70, s.465(4)
  • Form 7Previously Form 6, 7

    Alteration in share capital

    Notice of increase, consolidation, sub-division or cancellation of share capital.

    When to file
    Within 15 days of the special resolution.
    Who files
    Companies with share capital.
    s.85
  • Form 12New form

    Circular for further issue of shares

    Circular to members with the offer letter for a rights issue.

    When to file
    At the same time as it is sent to members.
    Who files
    Companies issuing further shares.
    s.83(3)
  • Form 23Previously Form 37

    Scheme involving transfer of shares

    Information that must accompany an offer under a scheme or contract to transfer shares of one company to another, where holders of nine-tenths may bind dissenting shareholders.

    When to file
    Presented to the registrar for registration before the circular is issued to shareholders.
    Who files
    Companies where such a scheme is made.
    s.285(5)
  • Form 27New form

    Buy-back final return

    Final return after a buy-back of shares by an unlisted company.

    When to file
    Within 15 days of completing the purchase, with a statement of compliance signed by the directors and chief executive.
    Who files
    Public unlisted and private companies buying back their shares.
    s.88

Beneficial ownership

  • Form 16Previously Form 42

    Notice to members for UBO particulars

    Company's notice asking members for ultimate beneficial owner details.

    When to file
    Sent every year to every member (listed companies: members holding 5% or more).
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.123A
  • Form 17Previously Form 43

    Member's UBO declaration

    Member's declaration of ultimate beneficial owners, given to the company.

    When to file
    Within 14 days of the notice, or of becoming a member.
    Who files
    Members of a company.
    s.123A
  • Form 18Previously Form 44

    Change in UBO particulars

    Member's declaration of a change in ultimate beneficial owner details, given to the company.

    When to file
    Within 14 days of the change.
    Who files
    Members of a company.
    s.123A
  • Form 19Previously Form 45

    UBO compliance declaration

    Company's declaration to the registrar that UBO requirements have been met.

    When to file
    Within 15 days of receiving a member's declaration of change, and with the annual return. If no annual return is due, within 30 days of the end of the calendar year.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.123A
  • Form 11Previously Form 31, 32

    Global beneficial ownership return

    Return on substantial shareholders or officers who hold beneficial interests in foreign companies, and on the company's own foreign beneficial ownership.

    When to file
    With the annual return. If no annual return is due, within 30 days of the end of the calendar year.
    Who files
    Companies with such holdings.
    s.452

Charges and debentures

  • Form 10Previously Form 10, 11, 16, 17

    Mortgage, charge or pledge

    Registration of a charge, its modification, or its satisfaction.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of creation, modification or satisfaction.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.100, s.106, s.109
  • Form 13Previously Form 13, 14

    Debentures and redeemable capital

    Registration of a series of debentures or redeemable capital.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of executing the trust deed, or of the first issue where there is no deed. Modification or satisfaction within 30 days.
    Who files
    Companies issuing a debenture series.
    s.101, s.106

Office and business

  • Form 21Previously Form 21, 33

    Registered office / books of account

    Situation or change of registered office, and the address where books of account are kept.

    When to file
    Registered office: within 30 days of incorporation, and within 15 days of any change. Books of account kept at another place: within 7 days.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.21, s.220
  • Form 4

    Principal line of business

    Intimation of the principal line of business or a change in it.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of the change.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.26

Incorporation and status

  • App-1Previously Inc. Form I, Form 8

    Name reservation

    Reservation of a name for a new company or a change of name.

    When to file
    Incorporation must be filed within 60 days of the name being made available.
    Who files
    New companies and companies changing name.
    s.10
  • Form 1Previously Inc. Form II

    Incorporation

    Application for incorporation of a company.

    When to file
    Within 60 days of name reservation.
    Who files
    New companies.
    s.16
  • Form 22Previously Form 22, 23

    Commencement of business

    Declaration by a public company before it starts business.

    When to file
    Before commencing business.
    Who files
    Public companies.
    s.19
  • App-2Previously Form 38, 39

    Inactive company status

    Application to obtain inactive status, or to become active again.

    When to file
    When applying.
    Who files
    Companies not carrying on business.
    s.424
  • App-3

    Section 42 licence

    Licence for a not-for-profit company under section 42.

    When to file
    When applying.
    Who files
    Not-for-profit associations.
    s.42

Meetings and resolutions

  • Form 26

    Special resolution

    Filing of a special resolution passed by members.

    When to file
    Within 15 days of passing.
    Who files
    All companies.
    s.150
  • Form 25

    Statutory report

    Certified copy of the statutory report for the statutory meeting.

    When to file
    Straight after it is sent to members (at least 21 days before the meeting).
    Who files
    Public companies with share capital, unless the first AGM is held earlier.
    s.131
  • Form 8Previously Form 35

    Scheme of amalgamation

    Copy of a scheme of amalgamation of a wholly owned subsidiary into its holding company, or of companies wholly owned by one person, approved by the boards. Secured creditors get notice at least 20 days before.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of the board resolution approving the scheme (or of the last resolution, where the companies pass them on different dates).
    Who files
    Holding companies and wholly owned subsidiaries amalgamating under section 284.
    s.284

Foreign companies

  • Form 2Previously Fnc. Form II

    Foreign company registration

    Registration of documents of a foreign company opening a place of business in Pakistan.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of establishing a place of business in Pakistan.
    Who files
    Foreign companies.
    s.435
  • Form 5Previously Fnc. Form III

    Foreign company changes

    Alterations in a foreign company's documents or details.

    When to file
    Within 30 days of the alteration.
    Who files
    Foreign companies.
    s.436
  • Form 6Previously Fnc. Form VI

    Foreign company ceasing business

    Notice of ceasing to have a place of business in Pakistan.

    When to file
    At least 30 days before ceasing.
    Who files
    Foreign companies.
    s.443

For general information only. Time limits and forms can change, and some depend on a company's size, status or articles. Please confirm against the current law before filing.

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