Public Limited Company

Public Limited Company Registration in Pakistan:

In Pakistan, Public limited companies register under companies ordinance 1984. SECP Pakistan provide services for Public Limited company Registration in Pakistan.

Types of Public Limited companies in Pakistan: 

• Listed Public Limited company
• Un-listed public limited company

Listed Public Limited company means:

The company registered under companies ordinance 1984 as well as quoted in Stock Markets and its shares trade in stock markets, anyone can become the directors of any company if, he/she purchases majority of the shares and apply for directorship under the SECP  laws.

Un-listed Public Limited company means:

The company registered under companies ordinance 1984 but not quoted in Stock Markets and its shares doesn’t trade in stock markets.

Requirements for Public Limited company registration in Pakistan:

• Name of the company
• Copy of CNIC / Passport of Directors (Minimum 3 Directors for un-listed public company and minimum 7 director for listed public limited companies)
• Address of the company
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Capital of the company
• Power of Attorney
• Appropriate Official Fee (non-refundable)

Public Limited Company Registration Process in Pakistan:

After confirmation of official bank fee / Company registration fee, concerned CRO takes 3-4 weeks for completion of company registration process in Pakistan. If there is any discrepancy arises, it may take more time.