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What is the company registry in Pakistan?
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
NIC Building, 63 Jinnah Ave, Block L F 7/4 Blue Area, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 44000, Pakistan
About Pakistan
The Pakistan Companies Registry is located in Islamabad and was founded in 1999.
Pakistan officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country in South Asia. The main language of Pakistan is Urdu which is spoken by 75% of the population with other languages such as Punjabi and Pashto spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Pakistani rupee (PKR). The population of Pakistan is over 241.50 million.
Pakistan Economy
The Real GDP in Pakistan is in the region of $1.346 trillion with a GDP per capita of $5,400. Pakistan economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Pakistan are garments, fabric, cotton fabric, rice, refined petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Pakistan
The leading export and import partners for Pakistan are:
Exports: US 17%, Germany 7%, China 7%, UAE 7%, UK 6%
Imports: China 28%, UAE 8%, Indonesia 6%, Saudi Arabia 6%, Kuwait 5%
Pakistan Certificate of Incorporation
The Pakistan Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Pakistan Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Pakistan company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Pakistan register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Pakistan customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Pakistan Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Pakistan the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 1984
What information is free to view at Pakistan Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Pakistan the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Pakistan Company Name
Pakistan Company Status
Pakistan Registration Number
Pakistan Registration Date
Do you need to register / sign up at the Pakistan Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Pakistan register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Pakistan
There are over 160,000 companies registered in Pakistan.
Types of Companies in Pakistan
Businesses in Pakistan can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Pakistan Sole Proprietorship
Pakistan Partnership
Pakistan Limited by shares
Pakistan Limited by guarantee
Pakistan Unlimited company
Can you order a Pakistan Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Pakistan agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Pakistan accepts the Apostille Certificate for Pakistan Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Pakistan signed up to the Hague Convention on 9th March 2023.
What is the language(s) of the Pakistan Company Registry?
The Pakistan Company Register is in English language only.
Pakistan Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Pakistan has 90 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 75 consulates and four other representations.
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, hosts 80 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 142 consulates and another two representations located in Pakistan.
Pakistan Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Pakistan. Our local partner is based in Islamabad which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Pakistan including Karachi and Lahore. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Pakistan Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Pakistan from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Pakistan Moody's rating: B3 (first obtained in 2015)
Pakistan Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2019)
Pakistan Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Pakistan Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Pakistan.
Pakistan Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Pakistan. Our specialist Pakistan skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Pakistan Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Pakistan Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Pakistan. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Pakistan Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Pakistan?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Pakistan?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Pakistan?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.