To register a Pvt Ltd company in Pakistan, follow these simple steps:

1. Name Reservation – Apply online at SECP eServices to reserve your business name.

2. Prepare Documents – Draft Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA & AOA).

3. SECP Registration – Submit documents and pay the fee online through SECP portal.

4. Get Certificate of Incorporation – Once approved, SECP issues the certificate.

5. Apply for NTN – Register with FBR to get the company’s NTN.

6. Open a Business Bank Account – Use the incorporation documents and NTN.

This is the legal and official process for company formation in Pakistan. You can also hire a company registration consultant for smooth processing.

However, in practice and for smooth processing, SECP and experts recommend a typical starting capital of PKR 100,000, which is both paid-up and authorized capital

Please check the above listed Documents which are Required to Open a Company in Pakistan

To register a private limited company with SECP, you typically need the above listed documents. These are the basic company incorporation documents required for business registration in Pakistan. Always ensure compliance with SECP regulations for a smooth process.

Minimum Persons Required for Private Limited Company in Pakistan (Including SMC):

• ✅ Standard Private Limited Company

  • Requires at least 2 persons (as directors/shareholders)

  • Plus company secretary (mandatory as per SECP rules)

• ✅ Single Member Company (SMC Private Limited)

  • Can be formed with only 1 person

  • That person is the sole director and shareholder

  • Must appoint 1 nominee director (required by SECP)

Both types are Private Limited Companies under SECP regulations.
This makes it easy to start a business in Pakistan even as a solo founder.

As of now, the corporate tax rate for a Private Limited Company in Pakistan is:

👉 29% on taxable income (as per FBR rates)
👉 Additional taxes may apply like minimum tax, withholding tax, or sales tax, depending on business type.

But here's the good news:

✅ With smart tax planning, many of these taxes can be reduced legally.
✅ Hiring a professional tax consultant or firm like Scounts.pk can help you save tax, avoid penalties, and stay fully compliant with FBR and SECP rules.

Yes, you can register a Private Limited Company in Pakistan 100% online through the SECP eServices portal. There’s no need to visit SECP offices in person.

Even better — with Scounts.pk, the entire company registration process is handled for you online, including:

• Name reservation

• MOA & AOA preparation

• SECP filing

• NTN registration

You just provide basic info — our experts do the rest.
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Yes, foreigners can register a private limited company in Pakistan under SECP laws. There is no restriction on foreign ownership — a foreigner can own 100% shares in the company.

To register, a foreigner must provide:

• Valid passport copy

• Foreign address

• Board resolution (if company is a shareholder)

• Complete documents through SECP eServices

With Scounts.pk, we help foreign investors with company registration, NTN, and compliance — 100% online!