SECP Compliance Requirements for Companies in Pakistan (2025 Update)
Staying compliant with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is critical for businesses operating under the Companies Act, 2017. This 2025 guide provides a complete overview of SECP compliance forms, deadlines, and requirements for all company types.
📌 What Are SECP Compliance Requirements?
Every registered company in Pakistan must file specific forms periodically or upon certain events. Non-compliance may result in penalties, fines, or legal consequences.
Forms to Be Filed by All Companies
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form 2 |
Change of company status |
60 days from resolution |
| Form 2A |
Registrar’s approval for status change |
15 days from order |
| Form 3 |
Further allotment of shares |
45 days of allotment |
| Form 4 |
Change in principal business line |
30 days from change |
| Form 5 |
Alteration of memorandum |
60 days from resolution |
| Form 8 |
Change of company name |
30 days from approval |
| Form 9 |
Cancellation of special resolution (court order) |
15 days |
| Form 10 |
Creation of charges/mortgages |
30 days |
| Form 11 |
Acquisition subject to charge |
30 days |
| Form 16 |
Modification of charge |
30 days |
| Form 17 |
Satisfaction of charge |
30 days |
| Form 21 |
Change of registered office |
15 days |
| Form 26 |
Filing special resolution |
15 days |
| Form 28 |
Consent to act as director/CEO |
15 days |
| Form 29 |
Change in directors/officers |
15 days |
| Form 30 |
Stakeholding in foreign companies |
30 days |
| Form 31 |
Substantial shareholders disclosure |
With annual return or 30 days post year-end |
| Form 33 |
Books of accounts address change |
7 days |
| Form 35 |
Scheme of amalgamation |
No deadline specified |
| Form 36 |
Dissenting shareholder notice |
60 days |
| Form 40-45 |
Beneficial ownership declarations |
As prescribed (2025 deadlines apply) |
Forms for Non-Listed Companies
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form 38 |
Inactive company application |
Anytime |
| Form 39 |
Conversion to active company |
Anytime |
| Form 3A |
>25% change in shareholding |
15 days |
| Form D |
Inactive company annual return |
30 days post year-end |
Forms for Companies Except Single-Member Companies
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form A |
Annual return (with share capital) |
30 days of AGM or year-end |
| Form B |
Annual return (no share capital) |
30 days of AGM or year-end |
| Form C |
Annual return (small companies, no changes) |
30 days of AGM or year-end |
Forms for Companies with Share Capital
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form 6 |
Consolidation/division of shares |
15 days |
| Form 7 |
Alteration in share capital |
15 days |
Forms for Single-Member Companies
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form 15 |
Nominee appointment/change |
15 days |
Forms for Public Companies
| Form |
Description |
Filing Deadline |
| Form 22 |
Declaration (before starting business, issuing prospectus) |
Before commencement |
| Form 23 |
Declaration (before business start, no prospectus) |
Before commencement |
| Form 25 |
Statutory report |
With notice of statutory meeting |
| Form 34 |
Pattern of shareholding |
With directors’ report on accounts |
🗓 Key Compliance Dates for 2025
- 30 days – Annual returns (Forms A, B, C, D), Form 3A, Form 10, Form 11
- 15 days – Form 6, 7, 15, 21, 28, 29
- 7 days – Form 18, 19, 33
- 45 days – Further share allotment (Form 3)
- 60 days – Change of status (Form 2), memorandum alteration (Form 5), dissenting shareholder (Form 36)
- AGM deadline – Within 120 days of financial year-end
- Annual financials filing – 30 days post AGM (listed); 15 days post AGM (others)
Why SECP Compliance Matters in 2025
✔ Avoid penalties and legal issues
✔ Maintain credibility with investors and stakeholders
✔ Ensure smooth operations and funding access
✔ Strengthen corporate governance and transparency
Final Thoughts
For 2025, Pakistani companies must stay vigilant about SECP filing deadlines. Setting up internal compliance calendars or automated filing reminders is key to avoiding unnecessary penalties.
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