SECP Company Registration Online 2026ایس ای سی پی آن لائن کمپنی رجسٹریشن گائیڈ (پرائیویٹ لمیٹڈ، سنگل ممبر و ایل ایل پی)
Authoritative guide to incorporating a Private Limited Company (Pvt Ltd), Single Member Company (SMC-Pvt Ltd), or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) in Pakistan through the SECP eZfile digital portal.
How to Check or Verify: How to Register a Company with SECP Pakistan (2026 Overview)
To register a company online with SECP: (1) Create an account on the SECP eZfile portal (ezfile.secp.gov.pk). (2) Apply for digital Name Reservation (PKR 500 online fee). (3) Complete the digital Incorporation Form, submit Memorandum & Articles of Association (MoA/AoA), and add director CNICs. (4) Pay the registration fee via 1Link/e-Pay (starting PKR 2,000 for up to 100k capital). (5) Receive your Digital Certificate of Incorporation and automatic FBR Company NTN within 4 hours to 1 working day.
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has consolidated corporate registrations onto the eZfile portal (accessible at ezfile.secp.gov.pk and eservices.secp.gov.pk/eServices/). The legacy standalone “eServices” workflow has been modernized into this single-window platform offering combined name reservation, incorporation filing, automated FBR Corporate NTN generation, and provincial social security registration in one session.
Some third-party articles and outdated blogs mistakenly refer to a separate “STARR” portal (starr.secp.gov.pk) for company name reservation. In Pakistani regulatory infrastructure, STARR stands for the Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository administered exclusively by the FBR for processing sales tax refunds. SECP does NOT operate a separate STARR portal for name reservations. All name searches and reservations are conducted 100% inside SECP eZfile.
Step-by-Step SECP Company Incorporation Workflow (2026)
From name availability reservation to eZfile filing, 1Link fee payment, and automatic FBR NTN issuance
Name Availability & Reservation
Search proposed business names on SECP eZfile; submit name reservation application with an online fee of PKR 500.
Fill eZfile Incorporation Application
Select company type (Pvt Ltd, SMC, LLP), enter authorized/paid-up capital, business objects, registered office, and director details.
Pay Digital Fee Challan via 1Link
Generate PSID voucher; pay SECP registration fees and digital stamp duties via ATM, Internet Banking, or Credit Card.
Certificate & Auto FBR NTN Issuance
SECP registrar approves within 4 hours; download digital Certificate of Incorporation and receive integrated FBR Company NTN.
SECP Official Incorporation Fee Structure (2026 Slabs)
Capital-based fee schedule for Private Limited, Single Member, and LLP formations via eZfile
| Service Type / Document | Normal | Urgent | Executive / Fast | Validity / Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Company Name Reservation (All Entities) | PKR 500 (Online) | PKR 1,000 (Offline) | Instant Check | Valid for 60 Days |
Pvt Ltd / SMC (Capital up to PKR 100,000) | PKR 2,000 | PKR 4,000 (Fast-Track) | Same Day | Perpetual (Lifelong) |
Pvt Ltd (Capital PKR 100k to 1,000,000) | PKR 2,000 + PKR 500/100k | PKR 6,000 | 4 Hours | Perpetual (Lifelong) |
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | PKR 2,500 | PKR 5,000 | Same Day | Perpetual (Lifelong) |
Itemized Cost Breakdown for Minimum Authorized Capital (PKR 100,000)
Total Range: PKR 1,500 – 2,700Legal consultants and corporate guides often quote total initial online filing costs ranging from PKR 1,500 to PKR 2,700. This variation occurs depending on whether name reservation is filed separately or bundled within single-step incorporation, and the number of user registration profiles created:
| Fee Component | Online Tariff (eZfile) | Filing Frequency | Why It Varies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. User Profile & Digital PIN Registration | PKR 200 / user | One-time per director | Single-member company requires 1 user (PKR 200); 2-director Pvt Ltd requires 2 profiles (PKR 400). |
| 2. Company Name Reservation | PKR 500 – 1,000 | Valid for 60 Days | PKR 500 when bundled in combined single-step incorporation; PKR 1,000 if reserved independently in advance. |
| 3. Statutory Incorporation Fee (Up to PKR 100k Capital) | PKR 1,500 – 2,000 | One-time base fee | Concessional digital rate under the Seventh Schedule to the Companies Act, 2017. |
| Total Itemized Government Cost (User + Name + Incorporation) | PKR 1,500 – 2,700 | Standalone filing (~PKR 1,500) | Bundled setup (~PKR 2,200) | 2-Director separate reservation (~PKR 2,700). | |
Related Corporate & Tax Compliance Guides
Frequently Asked Questions (SECP Company Incorporation)
Essential guidelines on incorporation timelines, minimum directors, FBR NTN integration, and foreign shareholding
Through SECP eZfile fast-track digital incorporation workflows, company registration is typically approved within 4 hours to 1 working day if documents and fee payments are complete.
Official Sources Cited:
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP): https://www.secp.gov.pk/SECP eZfile Portal: https://ezfile.secp.gov.pk/Federal Board of Revenue (FBR): https://fbr.gov.pk/